Practicing pediatrics in Carlsbad at Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Melissa Sprague, DO combines a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University with a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. Her behavioral health focus drives structured anxiety and ADHD evaluations using the SCARED and Vanderbilt scales, and sports-injury rehabilitation referrals connect to Longevity Physical Therapy - Bressi Ranch for return-to-play protocols. Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics following a University of Arizona pediatric residency, she provides preventive care from newborn metabolic screening through adolescent wellness visits. The osteopathic training adds a musculoskeletal assessment layer to standard well-child exams, complementing the integrative diagnostic approach at Quantum Functional Medicine for complex multi-system pediatric cases. Her MPH background in global health informs vaccine counseling that addresses both CDC-schedule compliance and travel immunization protocols for families departing from nearby San Diego International Airport.