Pranav Mellacheruvu, MD

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Get to know Resident Physician Dr. Pranav Mellacheruvu, who serves patients in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Mellacheruvu is a resident physician within the Department of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. 

His career objective is to become a physician with a core background in community healthcare and applications in underserved medicine.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Mellacheruvu graduated with his High School Diploma from Issaquah High School in 2013. He then completed a program in Healthcare Metrics at the University of Oxford in 2014, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Washington in 2017, and graduated with a Degree in Health Sciences from Temple University in 2018.

Furthering his medical training, Dr. Mellacheruvu graduated with his Medical Degree from the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University in 2023.

Dedicated to excellence, he is an active member of the Husky Cricket Club-University of Washington and Students for Youth Health- University of Washington.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Among Dr. Mellacheruvu’s various accolades include: NEXUS/Gates Foundation “Be the Change” Global Healthcare Competition Finalist; Science Medallist; Advanced Placement National Scholar Award; Mary Gate Interdisciplinary Honors Graduate; Distinguished Researcher; Gold Humanism Honor Society Member; Honors w/Distinction issued by Harvard Medical School Visiting Student Exchange Program; and Dean’s Excellence Award in Academic and Community Partnerships.

On a more personal note, he speaks several languages, including English, Telugu, Hindi, and Spanish.

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