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Melissa R. Kost, M.D. Trauma Surgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Surgery Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Fourth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-6086
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Overview

Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.3 out of 5
40 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
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Melissa R. Kost, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Kost

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

About Dr. Kost

Clinical Biography

Melissa Kost, M.D., joined the Department of Surgery as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, September 1, 2019.  She received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida in 2012.  She completed her General Surgery Internship and Residency at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky in 2017 and a Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care at the University of Miami/Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, Florida in 2019.

Her practice focuses on General Surgery, Acute Care and Trauma Surgery as well as Surgical Critical Care.

Dr. Kost's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Surgery — Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Division
Assistant Professor

Education

Fellowship
University of Miami Health System
Internship
University of Kentucky
Residency
University of Kentucky
Medical School
University of Florida at Gainesville

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care

Dr. Kost's Areas of Expertise

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Trauma

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Emergency Care

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Locations Where Dr. Kost Practices

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Surgery Clinic , Primary Location

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Fourth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-6086
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Medical Center

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Listened Carefully
4.4 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
3.9 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.0 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.4 out of 5
Recommend Provider
4.6 out of 5

Overall: 4.3 out of 5

(40 Ratings, 0 Comments)

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Make an Appointment With Dr. Kost

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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