Melissa R. Koga, NP

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Melissa R. Koga is a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, MO with special training and skill in rapidly assessing a patient's condition and intervening with immediate treatment, constantly monitoring patients with highly unstable physical conditions, as well as providing emotional support to gravely ill patients and their families. As a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Melissa R. Koga, NP performs basic life support and advanced cardiac life support, as well as mental, emotional, and physical stress support. Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practice is the care of critically ill or injured patients. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners include trauma, organ failure, accidents, acute illness, or emergency heart surgery recovery. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners include ordering diagnostic tests, monitoring vital signs, treating wounds, administering medication, assisting physicians, and advocating for patients.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Melissa R. Koga is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, MO with special training and skill in family-centric general health care. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Melissa R. Koga, NP performs preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.

Primary Care Practitioner