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Melissa Bavitz, M.D.

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Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine
mbavitz@kumc.edu

Professional Background

Dr. Bavitz graduated with her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She subsequently completed her anesthesiology residency at The University of Kansas Medical Center. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Her clinical interests include pediatric anesthesiology and resident education.

Education and Training
  • BS, B.S. Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • MD, Doctor of Medicine , University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Residency, Anesthesiology
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology
Professional Affiliations
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists , Member, 2026 - Present
  • Society of Pediatric, Member, 2026 - Present