Melissa G. Kress, DO
- Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
936-267-7400
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
17600 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Melissa G. Kress, DO
Dr. Kress is an experienced Pediatric Otolaryngologist who has interests in the field of pediatric otolaryngology, including but not limited to sleep apnea surgery, aerodigestive surgery, vagus nerve stimulator implantation, and head and neck congenital masses.
Personal Statement
My patient care philosophy has always been to work with parents and caregivers to help them get the best care possible for their children.
Clinical Interests
Pediatric sleep apnea, pediatric feeding and swallowing, vagus nerve stimulator implantation for refractory complex partial seizures, general pediatric otolaryngology.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Otolaryngology | 2001 |
| Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine | Residency | Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery | 1999 |
| Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine | Internship | 1995 | |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1994 |
| Chestnut Hill College | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Biology | 1990 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | Member |
| American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology-Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery | Fellow |
| American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Member |
| Texas Medical Association | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2007-2010
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Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc.
- 2010
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Top Doctors Jacksonville, Florida, TopDoctors
- 2008
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Who’s Who Among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, Cambridge
- 2001-2002
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Inaugural Class of Daiichi Clinical Scholars, AAO-HNS
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Multilevel pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric feeding and swallowing
Holdgraf RW, Kress MG. The PHACES syndrome: Multiple episodes of reproliferation of subglottic hemangioma. Proceedings (Baylor University, Texas Medical Center) 2018 Feb 23; 31(2): 194-196.
Stewart M, Rosenfeld R, Kress M. “Continuing Education.” Complications in Pediatric Otolaryngology, edited by Josephson G, Wohl D, Taylor and Francis Books, Boca Raton, FL, 2005: 13-22.
Josephson GD, Patel SA, Duckworth L, Kress M, Goldstein J. Neurilemmoma Presenting as a Midline Nasal Mass in a Pediatric Patient. ENT Journal 2010; 89(5) 221-223.
Kubek DC, Kress MG, Brandes WL. The Role of Nasal Septal Reconstruction and Turbinate Surgery for Patients with Chronic Sinus Cephalgia. Journal of the Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, 2000: 58-60.
Kress MG, Brandes WL, Rochen DM, Kin S. Evaluation of Autoventilation Treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion: Otovent Method. Journal of the Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, 1999:52-55.
Kress MG, Kubek DC, Brandes WL, Rondini LL. Cutaneous Metastasis of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma after Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy. Journal of the Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology,1998: 69-71.