Melissa King, MD

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 retired from the Air Force after 25 years of service.  In her free time, she enjoys exercising, spending time at the beach, playing pickleball, and chasing after her 3 children. 

Dr. King is a compassionate, highly skilled, and well-respected medical oncologist dedicated to providing personalized cancer care to patients in the Emerald Coast area.  With over 20 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.