Dr. Melanie Hope Sims MD
Pediatrician
815 Austin Dr Demorest GA, 30535About
Dr. Melanie Sims is a pediatrician practicing in Demorest, GA. Dr. Sims is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sims 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. Sims can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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