Melissa Rebecca Ham, MD

Dr. Melissa Ham is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders in children. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed both her residency there in 1996 and her fellowship at UT Southwestern - Children's Medical Center in 2002. With 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Ham brings extensive expertise to treating young patients with complex hormonal conditions. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse families.

Dr. Ham practices at Children's Medical Center Plano and sees patients at multiple Children's Health Specialty Centers throughout Dallas and Plano. She treats children with serious conditions like Addison's disease, adrenal disorders, and various adrenal carcinomas. Her practice also focuses on helping young patients manage Type 1 diabetes and providing comprehensive care through the COACH Program for childhood obesity and weight …management. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ham highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.