Melissa Anne Sheiko M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
13001 E 17th Pl University Of Colora Aurora CO, 80045About
Dr. Melissa Sheiko is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Aurora, CO. Dr. Sheiko specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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