Melissa R. Kost, M.D. Trauma Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Surgery Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6086
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Trauma
- Emergency Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
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
- Department of Surgery — Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- 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 — General Surgery
- American Board of Surgery — Surgical Critical Care
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Kost
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Kost's Areas of Expertise
Trauma
When a traumatic injury occurs, most cases in Arkansas will be brought to UAMS Health. Our providers are trained and ready to help put your life back together.
Emergency Care
You can’t predict an emergency, but when one strikes, UAMS Medical Center is ready to help you as the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in Arkansas.
Locations Where Dr. Kost Practices
Surgery Clinic , Primary Location
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6086
New and Returning Patients
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients