Dr. Melvin L Pegram M.D.
Hospitalist
7101 Jahnke Rd Suite 611 Richmond VA, 23225About
Dr. Melvin Pegram is a hospitalist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Pegram specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Pegram manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Pegram works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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