Dr. Melissa Orkin MD
Pediatrician
5601 De Soto Ave Woodland Hills CA, 91367About
Dr. Melissa Orkin is a pediatrician practicing in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Orkin is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Orkin 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. Orkin can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of California 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Ear Infection
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Croup
- Conjunctivitis
- Strep Throat
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