Joseph J. Melvin, DO

Specialties

Pediatric Neurology

Location(s):

Languages Spoken:

English

Joseph Melvin, D.O., practices pediatric neurology at Shriners Children's Philadelphia. He specializes in disorders of the brain in children, including headaches, seizures, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders and neuromuscular disease. Dr. Melvin received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Pediatric Care

Specialty

Pediatric Neurology

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More About Me

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology - General
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , Neuropsychology, Clinical Neurophysiology

Education and Training

Medical Education|Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine|Philadelphia|PA||05/31/1990

Residency|Hahnemann University Hospital|Philadelphia|PA||06/30/1993

Fellowship|Temple University Hospital|Philadelphia|PA||01/01/1997

Academic Positions and Locations

St. Christopher's Hospital
Volunteer Clinical Professor