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

Education and Training

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

Internship
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
06/26/1991

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

Fellowship
St. Christophers Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
07/01/1996

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

Academic Positions and Locations

St. Christopher's Hospital
Volunteer Clinical Professor

Ratings

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