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Dr. Melanie L. Shim MD, Endocronologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Melanie L. Shim MD

Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology

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25825 Vermont Ave Harbor City CA, 90710
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Dr. Melanie Shim is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Harbor City, CA. Dr. Shim specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.

Education and Training

Univ of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1995

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology

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FemaleEnglish

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Dr. Melanie L. Shim MD's Practice location

Practice At 25825 Vermont Ave

25825 Vermont Ave -
Harbor City, CA 90710
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2828 PAA ST -
HONOLULU, HI 96819
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Dr. Melanie L. Shim MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocronologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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