Dr. Barbara Frances Melvin MD
Pediatrician
40 N Merrimon Ave Suite 117 Asheville NC, 28804About
Dr. Barbara Melvin is a pediatrician practicing in Asheville, NC. 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.
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