Dr. John Donald Melville MD
Pediatrician | Child Abuse Pediatrics
436 5th Ave Kotzebue AK, 99752About
Dr. John Melville is a pediatrician practicing in Kotzebue, AK. Dr. Melville is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Melville 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. Melville can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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