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Melissa King, MD, Oncology, Fort Walton Beach, FL

MelissaMcguinnKingMDFACP(She/Her)

Oncology Fort Walton Beach, FL

Hematologic Oncology

Physician

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  • Office

    1024 Mar Walt Drive
    Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
    Phone+1 850-863-3148
    Fax+1 850-863-3132

Summary

  • 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.

Education & Training

  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2006 - 2009
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed