Melissa Kinney, M.D., FACS
Breast Surgery
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+1 (972) 459-1331
Overview
About
Melissa Kinney, M.D., FACS, is board certified in general surgery. Becoming a breast surgeon was not just a career decision – it was a calling. Dr. Kinney was drawn to the combination of technical surgical skill and the opportunity to guide patients through complex, life-altering decisions. Breast cancer care allows her to make a direct, lasting impact by helping people navigate their diagnosis with clarity and confidence.
The most rewarding part of her work is guiding people with cancer through one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. It is an honor to be a steady presence when fear and uncertainty are at their highest. Offering hope, clarity, and sound guidance – while helping people with cancer make informed decisions – makes this work deeply meaningful. Being able to give encouragement and walk with them step-by-step brings fulfillment that goes beyond the operating room.
Dr. Kinney’s approach to patient care is highly personalized, collaborative, and rooted in both compassion and evidence-based medicine. She works with each person to tailor a treatment plan that reflects their values, preferences, and life circumstances. For those who desire it, she offers spiritual support – including prayer before surgery – as part of a holistic view of care. She strives to ensure every person feels well-informed, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.
Surgery Locations
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
- Medical City Lewisville
- Medical City Hospital & Surgery Center – Denton
- Live Oak Surgery Center Plano
Experience
Education
Fellowship in Breast Oncology
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency in General Surgery
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Medical Doctorate
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Accolades
- Department of Defense Breast cancer Research Program Predoctoral Award
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Christian Medical and Dental Associations
Conditions
Condition
Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer treatments and supportive care—delivered close to home across Texas.
Condition
Benign Breast Disease
Compassionate care for benign breast disease—advanced testing and treatments, close to home.
Condition
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Personalized care to manage stage IV breast cancer—from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.
Services
Service
High Risk Surveillance and Prevention
Monitors individuals at increased risk for disease, using screenings and interventions to detect and prevent health issues early.
Service
Resensation Technique After Mastectomy
A surgical method to restore breast sensation after mastectomy by reconnecting nerves to improve feeling and quality of life.
Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Evaluates personal and family history to estimate an individual's likelihood of developing breast cancer and guide prevention strategies.
Diagnosis
Clinical Breast Exam
A clinical breast exam is a physical check by a healthcare provider to detect lumps or changes in breast tissue for early cancer detection.
Diagnosis
High Risk Breast Screening
Screening uses advanced imaging and genetic assessment to detect breast cancer early in individuals at increased risk.
Diagnosis
Contura
A minimally invasive treatment using a balloon catheter to deliver targeted radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer.
Diagnosis
ImageGuided Breast Biopsy
Minimally invasive procedure using imaging to accurately sample breast tissue for diagnosis, avoiding the need for surgical biopsy.
Treatment
Aesthetic Closure for Total Mastectomy
Aesthetic closure after mastectomy uses advanced techniques to optimize chest appearance and minimize scarring for improved cosmetic outcomes.
Treatment
Aesthetic Flat Closure
Aesthetic flat closure is a surgical technique after mastectomy that creates a smooth, flat chest contour for optimal cosmetic results.
Treatment
Aspiration and Incision of Breast Abscesses
A breast abscess is treated by draining pus through aspiration or incision to relieve pain and promote healing.
Treatment
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Surgical removal of lymph nodes in the armpit to check or treat cancer spread, often performed during breast cancer surgery.
Treatment
Chest Wall Reconstruction
Surgical procedure to repair or rebuild the chest wall, restoring function and appearance after trauma, tumor removal, or deformity.
Treatment
Excisional Breast Biopsy
A surgical procedure to remove abnormal breast tissue for diagnosis, often used to evaluate suspicious lumps or lesions.
Treatment
Golidlocks Mastectomy
A Goldilocks mastectomy uses remaining breast tissue to create a natural contour after removing cancerous tissue, often without implants.
Treatment
Hidden Scar Surgery
A minimally invasive breast surgery technique that removes tumors through small incisions, leaving little to no visible scarring.
Treatment
Level 1 and 2 Oncoplastic Surgical Techniques including Symmetry Procedures
Advanced breast-conserving surgeries combining cancer removal with cosmetic techniques to preserve shape and achieve symmetry.
Treatment
Lumpectomy
Breast-conserving lumpectomy with oncoplastic techniques—removing cancer while preserving breast shape.
Treatment
Lymphedema Screening and Prevention Program
Early detection and education help reduce lymphedema risk, improve outcomes, and support long-term limb health in at-risk individuals.
Treatment
Mastectomy
Comprehensive care for breast cancer and benign breast diseases—advanced tests and treatments close to home.
Treatment
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
A surgical procedure that removes breast tissue while preserving the nipple and skin for improved cosmetic results and reconstruction.
Treatment
Oncoplastic Tissue Rearrangement
Combines cancer surgery with plastic surgery techniques to preserve breast shape and appearance after tumor removal.
Treatment
Mammosite
A targeted breast cancer treatment delivering radiation directly to the tumor site, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
Treatment
Partial Mastectomy
Surgical removal of part of the breast tissue, often used to treat early-stage breast cancer while preserving breast appearance.
Treatment
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A minimally invasive procedure to identify and remove the first lymph node(s) cancer is likely to spread to, aiding in cancer staging and treatment.
Treatment
Skin Sparing Mastectomy
A surgical procedure that removes breast tissue while preserving most of the skin for improved reconstruction outcomes.
Treatment
Steroid Injection for Treatment of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis
Steroid injections reduce inflammation and symptoms in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, promoting faster healing and symptom relief.
Treatment
SWIM Flap Reconstruction
A SWIM flap is a surgical technique using local tissue to reconstruct breast defects after lumpectomy, preserving shape and function.
Treatment
Total Going Flat Mastectomy
A surgical procedure removing all breast tissue and excess skin to create a smooth, flat chest contour after mastectomy.
Treatment
Wire Localization Excisional Biopsy
A wire guides precise removal of abnormal breast tissue for diagnosis, often used when lumps are not easily felt or seen.
Treatment
Lymphovenous bypass
A minimally invasive procedure connecting lymphatic vessels to veins to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce lymphedema symptoms.
Locations
Locations
Overview
About
Melissa Kinney, M.D., FACS, is board certified in general surgery. Becoming a breast surgeon was not just a career decision – it was a calling. Dr. Kinney was drawn to the combination of technical surgical skill and the opportunity to guide patients through complex, life-altering decisions. Breast cancer care allows her to make a direct, lasting impact by helping people navigate their diagnosis with clarity and confidence.
The most rewarding part of her work is guiding people with cancer through one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. It is an honor to be a steady presence when fear and uncertainty are at their highest. Offering hope, clarity, and sound guidance – while helping people with cancer make informed decisions – makes this work deeply meaningful. Being able to give encouragement and walk with them step-by-step brings fulfillment that goes beyond the operating room.
Dr. Kinney’s approach to patient care is highly personalized, collaborative, and rooted in both compassion and evidence-based medicine. She works with each person to tailor a treatment plan that reflects their values, preferences, and life circumstances. For those who desire it, she offers spiritual support – including prayer before surgery – as part of a holistic view of care. She strives to ensure every person feels well-informed, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.
Surgery Locations
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
- Medical City Lewisville
- Medical City Hospital & Surgery Center – Denton
- Live Oak Surgery Center Plano
Experience
Education
Fellowship in Breast Oncology
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency in General Surgery
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Medical Doctorate
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Accolades
- Department of Defense Breast cancer Research Program Predoctoral Award
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Christian Medical and Dental Associations
Conditions
Condition
Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer treatments and supportive care—delivered close to home across Texas.
Condition
Benign Breast Disease
Compassionate care for benign breast disease—advanced testing and treatments, close to home.
Condition
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Personalized care to manage stage IV breast cancer—from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.
Services
Service
High Risk Surveillance and Prevention
Monitors individuals at increased risk for disease, using screenings and interventions to detect and prevent health issues early.
Service
Resensation Technique After Mastectomy
A surgical method to restore breast sensation after mastectomy by reconnecting nerves to improve feeling and quality of life.
Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Evaluates personal and family history to estimate an individual's likelihood of developing breast cancer and guide prevention strategies.
Diagnosis
Clinical Breast Exam
A clinical breast exam is a physical check by a healthcare provider to detect lumps or changes in breast tissue for early cancer detection.
Diagnosis
High Risk Breast Screening
Screening uses advanced imaging and genetic assessment to detect breast cancer early in individuals at increased risk.
Diagnosis
Contura
A minimally invasive treatment using a balloon catheter to deliver targeted radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer.
Diagnosis
ImageGuided Breast Biopsy
Minimally invasive procedure using imaging to accurately sample breast tissue for diagnosis, avoiding the need for surgical biopsy.
Treatment
Aesthetic Closure for Total Mastectomy
Aesthetic closure after mastectomy uses advanced techniques to optimize chest appearance and minimize scarring for improved cosmetic outcomes.
Treatment
Aesthetic Flat Closure
Aesthetic flat closure is a surgical technique after mastectomy that creates a smooth, flat chest contour for optimal cosmetic results.
Treatment
Aspiration and Incision of Breast Abscesses
A breast abscess is treated by draining pus through aspiration or incision to relieve pain and promote healing.
Treatment
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Surgical removal of lymph nodes in the armpit to check or treat cancer spread, often performed during breast cancer surgery.
Treatment
Chest Wall Reconstruction
Surgical procedure to repair or rebuild the chest wall, restoring function and appearance after trauma, tumor removal, or deformity.
Treatment
Excisional Breast Biopsy
A surgical procedure to remove abnormal breast tissue for diagnosis, often used to evaluate suspicious lumps or lesions.
Treatment
Golidlocks Mastectomy
A Goldilocks mastectomy uses remaining breast tissue to create a natural contour after removing cancerous tissue, often without implants.
Treatment
Hidden Scar Surgery
A minimally invasive breast surgery technique that removes tumors through small incisions, leaving little to no visible scarring.
Treatment
Level 1 and 2 Oncoplastic Surgical Techniques including Symmetry Procedures
Advanced breast-conserving surgeries combining cancer removal with cosmetic techniques to preserve shape and achieve symmetry.
Treatment
Lumpectomy
Breast-conserving lumpectomy with oncoplastic techniques—removing cancer while preserving breast shape.
Treatment
Lymphedema Screening and Prevention Program
Early detection and education help reduce lymphedema risk, improve outcomes, and support long-term limb health in at-risk individuals.
Treatment
Mastectomy
Comprehensive care for breast cancer and benign breast diseases—advanced tests and treatments close to home.
Treatment
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
A surgical procedure that removes breast tissue while preserving the nipple and skin for improved cosmetic results and reconstruction.
Treatment
Oncoplastic Tissue Rearrangement
Combines cancer surgery with plastic surgery techniques to preserve breast shape and appearance after tumor removal.
Treatment
Mammosite
A targeted breast cancer treatment delivering radiation directly to the tumor site, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
Treatment
Partial Mastectomy
Surgical removal of part of the breast tissue, often used to treat early-stage breast cancer while preserving breast appearance.
Treatment
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A minimally invasive procedure to identify and remove the first lymph node(s) cancer is likely to spread to, aiding in cancer staging and treatment.
Treatment
Skin Sparing Mastectomy
A surgical procedure that removes breast tissue while preserving most of the skin for improved reconstruction outcomes.
Treatment
Steroid Injection for Treatment of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis
Steroid injections reduce inflammation and symptoms in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, promoting faster healing and symptom relief.
Treatment
SWIM Flap Reconstruction
A SWIM flap is a surgical technique using local tissue to reconstruct breast defects after lumpectomy, preserving shape and function.
Treatment
Total Going Flat Mastectomy
A surgical procedure removing all breast tissue and excess skin to create a smooth, flat chest contour after mastectomy.
Treatment
Wire Localization Excisional Biopsy
A wire guides precise removal of abnormal breast tissue for diagnosis, often used when lumps are not easily felt or seen.
Treatment
Lymphovenous bypass
A minimally invasive procedure connecting lymphatic vessels to veins to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce lymphedema symptoms.
Locations
Locations