Dr. Mellick grew up in Hays, Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from KansasStateUniversity, graduating in 1995. After college, Dr. Mellick spent a year in pharmacology research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She then began medical school after she realized that people were more interesting than rats. Dr. Mellick graduated from KU Medical School in May of 2000 and completed both her residency and a chief resident year at KU Pediatrics. Dr. Mellick joined Pediatric Partners in August of 2004.
Dr. Mellick is married to Mitch, a Kansas State Master Trooper. The Mellicks have 4 children – all girls – Emily, Isabel, Audrey, and Olivia. No matter what her father says, Dr. Mellick insists she will not be adding to her clan with a “U” named child. She is also a “mommy” to her dog – also a girl. Poor Trooper Mellick – loved by five women!!!
Dr. Mellick enjoys reading, coaching her oldest daughter’s volleyball team, playing dolls, and making crafts with her girls. In her spare time (between laundry and grocery shopping), she enjoys cooking and baking. Her special interests are in education and health promotion and she enjoys educating medical students, patients and parents. Dr. Mellick firmly believes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Dr. Mellick became the managing partner of Pediatric Partners in 2012. She is currently accepting a limited amount of new patients at this time.
7301 W. 133rd Street, Suite 102
Overland Park, Kansas 66213 Location Phone: 913-888-4567 Additional Location Phone: 913-825-0923 (billing) Location Fax: 913-888-1277
Accepting new patients:
I am accepting new patients.
Undergraduate Education:
Kansas State University : 1995
Medical Education:
University of Kansas School of Medicine : 2000
Residency:
Pediatric Residency : 2003
Dr. Mellick spent three years at the University of Kansas Hospital as a pediatric resident, followed by a year serving as Chief Resident.
Academic Appointments:
Managing Partner, Pediatric Partners : 2012
Clinical Assistant Professor University of Kansas School of Medicine
In Practice Since:
2003
Affiliations:
Hospital Staff
Dr. Mellick is on staff at Children's Mercy South Hospital, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, and St. Luke's South Hospital.
