
Dr. Tyrone R Melvin MD
Pediatrician
1818 E. Windsor Road Pediatrics Urbana IL, 61802About
Dr. Tyrone Melvin is a pediatrician practicing in Urbana, IL. 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology
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- Dr. Charles T Morton MD1701 W. Curtis Road Champaign IL 61822
- Dr. Elizabeth A Bello M.D.611 W PARK ST URBANA IL 61801
- Dr. Scott L Stephens DO602 W. University Avenue Urbana IL 61801
- Dr. Chinedu C. Oranu M.D611 W. PARK ST. URBANA IL 61801
- Dr. Ada C Sum MD1818 E Windsor Rd Urbana IL 61802
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PRESENCE COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
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