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Dr. Melody Santos M.D.
Pediatrician
3 Park Pl Belleville IL, 62226About
Dr. Melody Santos is a pediatrician practicing in Belleville, IL. Dr. Santos is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Santos 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. Santos can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1995
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- Dr. Stacie Laff M.D.4600 MEMORIAL DR STE 280 BELLEVILLE IL 62226
- Dr. Joseph Silhavy M.D.3 PARK PL SWANSEA IL 62226
- Dr. Robert V Kellow M.D.4600 Memorial Dr Belleville IL 62226
- Dr. Kevin M Ponciroli M.D.4941 Benchmark Centre Dr Belleville IL 62226
- Dr. Khaldoun Elzoobi MD3214 NORTH ILLINOIS ST SWANSEA IL 62226
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CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTERl
ONE CLARA MAAS DRIVE BELLEVILLE NJ 7109