Summary

Nurse Practitioner Melissa Kersten specializes in surgery, providing expert care for patients requiring specialized surgical interventions. They focus on treating complex burn injuries and related complications. Melissa Kersten speaks English and works with patients who need comprehensive surgical care.

They practice at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including the Burn Clinic and Regional Burn Center. Melissa Kersten treats patients with second-degree burns, third-degree burns, and loss of trunk control. They perform wound debridement procedures, physical therapy interventions, and manual therapy treatments to help patients recover and regain function.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Melissa A. Kersten has 2 locations

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Burn Care

2301 N Lake Dr # 1Milwaukee, WI 53211

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Regional Burn Center

2301 N Lake Dr # 5Milwaukee, WI 53211

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Melissa A. Kersten, APNPDr. Laurel Tani Woods, MDDr. Frederick Joseph Steele, MDDr. Bahram Namdari, MD
SurgeryFamily MedicineSurgeryVascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.4 
29 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Milwaukee , WIMilwaukee , WIMilwaukee , WICleveland , OH
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: IRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melissa A. Kersten

  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Dean Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Melissa A. Kersten has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Melissa A. Kersten has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

Melissa A. Kersten holds an active medical license in the state of Wisconsin.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an active medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expires in 2026.

NPI Number

Melissa A. Kersten's NPI number is 1316228620.

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