Dr. Melissa L. Brannen MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
500 University Drive Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Melissa Brannen is a pediatrician practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Brannen is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Brannen 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. Brannen can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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