Melvin Ray Echols MD
Internist
4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Melvin Echols is an internist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Echols specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Echols provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Morehouse University School of Medicine MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2005
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFellowships
- Duke University Medical Center, Cardiology Fellowship, NC, USA 2010
- University of Texas Southwestern, Cardiology Fellowship, TX, USA 2006
- Cardiovascular Disease, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2005
- Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center 2007
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- Dr. Susan P. Blackford M.D.4220 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Vernee N. Belcher M.D.3643 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Walter Earle Fowler MD, PHD4205 Ben Franklin Blvd Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Lynn A Bowlby MD4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
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