
Melissa Kreso MD MsBA, FASA
Ambulatory Anesthesiology, Obstetrical Anesthesiology
Associate Professor in Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center
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601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642
Phone+1 585-275-1385
Fax+1 585-244-7271
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Summary
- Dr. Melissa Kreso is an anesthesiologist based in Rochester, NY, with subspecialties in ambulatory and obstetrical anesthesiology. She completed her medical degree at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, followed by an internship at Bassett Medical Center. Her residency in anesthesiology was at the University of Rochester, where she currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. She pursued fellowship training in obstetric anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Kreso has contributed to the field through her publication on managing ambulatory surgery centers and has been recognized as an ASA Resident Scholar. She also holds a CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification in EpicCare Ambulatory EMR.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Obstetric Anesthesiology, 2011 - 2012
University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 2008 - 2011
Bassett Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2009 - 2028
MD State Medical License 2011 - 2012
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- ASA Resident Scholar American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsAssociation of the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome and adverse outcomes after noncardiac surgery.Laurent G Glance, Karen E Joynt Maddox, Shaelyn Cavanaugh, Peter A Knight, Michael Mazzeffi
British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2026-02-01 - 1 citationsEstablishing and Managing an Ambulatory Surgery Center: Planning, Launching, Operating, and Sustaining Success.Imoh Z Ikpot, Gilbert Smolyak, Melissa Kreso
International Anesthesiology Clinics. 2025-01-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and PerinatologyMember
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