Melissa Kessie
About
It was during a high school science program that Melissa Kessie, MD, became fascinated with biology, especially studying various creatures and the intricacies of the human body. “It fueled my desire to explore the subject further, which is why I enrolled in medical school after high school,” she says.
At Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology - Kumasi, Ghana, she earned a BSc degree in Human Biology. She then went on to earn an MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Kumasi, Ghana. Dr. Kessie then completed her family medicine residency at UAMS South Central Family Medicine Residency - Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Here, she also served as Chief Resident. She has experience in orthopedic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery and pediatrics, and internal medicine.
Dr. Kessie says that family medicine involves more than just treating a patient. “It involves taking care of factors that also influence a patient’s disease and recovery,” she says. “It encompasses total care of an individual.”
Her philosophy to practicing medicine, which she sees as an art, is to treat an individual wholistically and with passion. “I hope my patients feel heard and supported when discussing their concerns,” Dr. Kessie says. “I hope my patients feel more empowered and knowledgeable after interacting with me.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?My mother
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I was a sales associate. I have had the opportunity to interact with different personalities and people from different backgrounds and learned about their cultures.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite food: plantains with cooked bean sauce Favorite movie: Grease
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subjects were biology and math; worst was organic chemistry.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? Michelle Obama – she is a resilient and compassionate woman who is always ready to help others?
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Cooking, shopping, traveling, learning different cultures, watching National Geographic series.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I used to throw javelin in high school.
Melissa Kessie
About Dr. KessieIt was during a high school science program that Melissa Kessie, MD, became fascinated with biology, especially studying various creatures and the intricacies of the human body. “It fueled my desire to explore the subject further, which is why I enrolled in medical school after high school,” she says.
At Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology - Kumasi, Ghana, she earned a BSc degree in Human Biology. She then went on to earn an MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Kumasi, Ghana. Dr. Kessie then completed her family medicine residency at UAMS South Central Family Medicine Residency - Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Here, she also served as Chief Resident. She has experience in orthopedic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery and pediatrics, and internal medicine.
Dr. Kessie says that family medicine involves more than just treating a patient. “It involves taking care of factors that also influence a patient’s disease and recovery,” she says. “It encompasses total care of an individual.”
Her philosophy to practicing medicine, which she sees as an art, is to treat an individual wholistically and with passion. “I hope my patients feel heard and supported when discussing their concerns,” Dr. Kessie says. “I hope my patients feel more empowered and knowledgeable after interacting with me.”
In her own words…
Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?My mother
What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I was a sales associate. I have had the opportunity to interact with different personalities and people from different backgrounds and learned about their cultures.
What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite food: plantains with cooked bean sauce Favorite movie: Grease
What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subjects were biology and math; worst was organic chemistry.
If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? Michelle Obama – she is a resilient and compassionate woman who is always ready to help others?
In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Cooking, shopping, traveling, learning different cultures, watching National Geographic series.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I used to throw javelin in high school.
Primary Specialty
Family Doctor
Practice
Memorial Hospital
Gender
Female
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Training
University of Arkansas Medical Science -South Central Family medicine residency
Certification
American Board of Family Medicine - 2024
Payment Options
American Express, Check, Discover, Financing, MasterCard, Visa
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging, Anthem Pathways for Aging, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC), Medicaid Michigan FFS, Sagamore, Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health), CHA ACO LLC dba Beacon ACO, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC), Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC), Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP), Ambetter Marketplace (MHS), Tricare East Humana Military, Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW), UnitedHealthcare (UHC), UnitedHealthcare Medicaid (HCC), VA CCN Optum UHC, Mdwise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Mdwise Excel Medicaid (HHW), CareSource Marketplace, CareSource Medicaid (HHW), Medicaid Indiana FFS, HealthSmart, Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN), Plain Church Group, Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN), Immergrun Health Network, Humana, Humana Medicare Advantage, Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS), Anthem BCBS, Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC), Anthem Medicare Advantage, Medicare FFS
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Office Name
Memorial Hospital
Languages
English
Business Hours
Monday:24 Hours
Tuesday:24 Hours
Wednesday:24 Hours
Thursday:24 Hours
Friday:24 Hours
Saturday:24 Hours
Sunday:24 Hours
Services
Hospital Medicine
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