About
Melissa J. Chan, APRN, MSN, CPNP-PC
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Melissa Chan will be working with Dr. Debra Burbach, Pediatrics, starting September 30, and will begin seeing her own patients in late October.
Melissa is a native Texan. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and young daughter, and recently visited Disney World, Hawaii, and San Diego. Melissa also enjoys training for super sprint triathlons. She and her husband also enjoy watching movies and are avid foodies. Among her favorite area spots are the Gruene Historic District, Landa Park in New Braunfels, and great Texas BBQ places in Lockhart, Driftwood, and Austin.
I have always enjoyed working with children, and as a mother, I know how stressful it can be when children are sick. Medical facilities can be frightening for kids. It is my responsibility to communicate with young patients, make them feel comfortable, and use my imagination to make routine medical procedures more fun and engaging. I get the opportunity to work with newborns, toddlers, pre-teens and teens, ensuring each day brings something new. My approach to my practice stems from the quote, “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” It is a privilege to guide a child’s growth and development, get to know their families, and form bonds with the community.
Services
- Behavioral Evaluation
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Behavioral Evaluation
ARC Pediatrics provides behavioral evaluations to gather information to help your child and family.
- Developmental and Autism Screening
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Developmental and Autism Screening
Developmental and Autism screenings are tests that help diagnose developmental challenges in children.
- Flu Shots
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Flu Shots
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children
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Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children
Hearing screenings are tests to help identify hearing loss in children and its severity.
- Lactation Support
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Lactation Support
If you choose to breastfeed, your ARC pediatrician, ob/gyn, and care team can provide advice and recommendations. We also partner with Breastfeeding Success (BFS) to help new parents fwith specialized educational materials, classes, and visits with a lactation consultant, as needed.
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- Newborn Hearing Screenings
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Newborn Hearing Screenings
Hearing loss screenings for newborns help determine if your baby has hearing loss.
- Pediatric Immunizations
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Pediatric Immunizations
Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from diseases, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is important to maintain routine immunizations during a pandemic or other public health emergency to prevent further outbreaks.
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- Pediatric Mental Health
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Pediatric Mental Health
When you have concerns about your child’s mental or behavioral health, your ARC pediatrician can conduct a screening or refer you to a provider who can determine the kind of help you need and help you access the right resources for your child.
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- Pediatric Newborn Visits
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Pediatric Newborn Visits
Our dedicated pediatricians offer comprehensive 3-day and 2-week newborn visits designed to ensure the health and well-being of your newest family member.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Well-Check Exam
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Well-Check Exam
A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors and APCs cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 2021
Education
BS in Rehabilitative Services, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, 2009
MS in Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, 2017
Professional Positions
- Subject Matter Expert for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Published author, Journal of Holistic Nursing
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