Dr. Ivan Melendez-rivera MD
Family Practitioner
8169 Calle Concordia Suite 412 Ponce PR, 00717About
Dr. Ivan Melendez-rivera is a family practitioner practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Melendez-rivera specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Melendez-rivera possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1994
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