Dr. Charles Wayne Melvin M.D.
Pediatrician
234 Keller Park Blvd Tuscumbia AL, 35674About
Dr. Charles Melvin is a pediatrician practicing in Tuscumbia, AL. Dr. Melvin is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Melvin diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Melvin can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
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