Dr. Melissa Phillips Black M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1365 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Melissa Black practices Geriatric Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Black works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine- 2007
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Women's Health, General Care
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Family Practice
- Member American Geriatrics Society
- Medical Director American 's Association
- Member Emory Healthcare Network Physician
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