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DR. MELISSA KING

Medical Oncology, Hematology

  • Attended Brown University, Rhode Island
  • Attended Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland
  • Completed Internal Medicine Residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center
  • Completed Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at San Antonio Military Medical Center
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Brown University
  • Medical Degree (M.D.) – Uniformed Services University
  • Board Certified in Benign and Malignant Hematology and Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Served as Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
  • Over 15 years of experience treating a wide range of cancers
  • Expertise in advanced therapies, including immunotherapy, targeted treatments, and chemotherapy
  • Continues to serve in the Georgia Air National Guard
  • Committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care to patients along the Emerald Coast

Dr. Melissa King is board certified in benign and malignant hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. King grew up in Rhode Island and graduated from Brown University with a degree in Biology.  After college, she joined the Air Force and attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland.  She completed residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology/ Oncology at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. 

Upon completion of her training in 2009, she moved to Florida and was stationed at Eglin AFB, where she served as the Chief of Hematology/ Oncology.  She joined Emerald Coast Cancer Center in 2022.  She continues to serve in the Georgia Air National Guard.  In her free time, she enjoys exercising, spending time at the beach, and chasing after her 3 children. 

Dr. King is a compassionate and highly skilled medical oncologist dedicated to providing personalized cancer care to patients in the Emerald Coast area.  With over 15 years experience in treating a wide range of cancers, Dr. King specializes in advanced therapies, including immunotherapy, targeted treatments, and chemotherapy, while prioritizing patient comfort and support throughout every stage of care.  

1024 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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