Specialty:
General Surgery/ Bariatrics
Educational Background:
- B.S. - Manhattan College, Riverside, NY
- M.B.A. - St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA
- D.O. - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Internship - Michigan State University at Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI
- Residency - Michigan State University at Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI
- Bariatric Mini-Fellowship - Ohio State University
Certifications:
- Board Certified American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, September 2000
- Fellowship - American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, September 2008
Biography:
Dr. Melissa S. Richardson is a board certified general surgeon with specialty interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques. She has further expertise in Bariatric surgery. Her practice encompasses the full scope of general surgical procedures with an emphasis on laparoscopic techniques that help to minimize pain and decrease healing time. Dr. Richardson was born and raised in New Jersey, is married and has two children.
Professional Organizations & Affiliations:
- Associate Clinical Professor - Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI 1996 - Present
- General Surgery Residency Trainer - Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI
- Co-Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Surgical Associates Bariatric Program
- Vice Chairman - Department of Surgery - Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI
- Chairman - Bariatric Quality Improvement Committee - Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI
- Member - Surgical Quality Improvement - Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI
- Member - Mid-Michigan Physicians Quality Improvement Committee
- Member - Mid-Michigan Imaging Center Committee
- Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- American Osteopathic Association
- Michigan Osteopathic Association
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
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