Melissa Kessie, MD
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About Melissa Kessie, MD
About Dr. Kessie
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 fac...
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 fac...
About Dr. Kessie
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.
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.
Insurance Accepted
- CareSource Marketplace
- Aetna CVS Health Marketplace (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Medicaid Indiana FFS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC)
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Mdwise Excel Medicaid (HHW)
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HHW)
- Anthem BCBS
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- CareSource Medicaid (HHW)
- Multi Plan / Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicaid (HCC)
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- Cigna
- Plain Church Group
- Immergrun Health Network
- PNOA
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (via CHA ACO, LLC)
- Anthem Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Medicaid (HHW HCC)
- Medicare FFS
- Managed Health Services Healthly Indiana Plan (MHS HIP)
- Mdwise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (Via CHA ACO, LLC)
- VA CCN Optum UHC
- Humana Horizon Pathways for Aging
- Managed Health Services Medicaid (MHS HCC)
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Pathways for Aging
- Communicare
- HealthSmart
- Sagamore
- Ambetter Marketplace (MHS)
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Community Health Alliance (CHA, Aetna, PHP Freedom, First Health)
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
- Medicaid Michigan FFS
- Tricare East Humana Military
- Anthem Pathways for Aging
- Stratose / National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- CHA ACO LLC dba Beacon ACO
Please contact the office to verify insurance coverage.
Education
- Residency: University of Arkansas Medical Science -South Central Family medicine residency (2024)
- Medical School: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2015)
Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine - 2024