Dr. Melissa Diane Muirhead, MD

Dr. Melissa Muirhead is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 14 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Her dual expertise in internal medicine and hospital medicine allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical conditions requiring inpatient treatment.

Dr. Muirhead is affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport and Biloxi. She focuses on treating patients with serious conditions such as chronic kidney disease, advanced kidney disease, and heart failure. Her procedural expertise includes performing complete blood counts, chest imaging studies, and specialized cooling treatments for critically ill patients. This combination of skills makes …her well-equipped to care for hospitalized patients with challenging medical needs.