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Dr. Melissa Rich MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(5)
2609 N Duke Street Suite 503 Durham NC, 27704
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Dr. Melissa Rich is a gastroenterologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Rich specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Rich performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1993

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Melissa Rich MD's Practice location

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2609 N Duke Street Suite 503 -
Durham, NC 27704
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New patients: 919-479-0860

460 WATERSTONE DR -
HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
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New patients: 919-595-5960
Fax: 919-595-5943

UNC Gastrointestinal Procedures (Hillsborough Campus)

460 Waterstone Drive UNC Health Care Medical Office Building Hillsborough Campus -
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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New patients: 984-974-5050

UNC Gastrointestinal Procedures (UNC Hospitals)

101 Manning Drive N.C. Memorial Hospital -
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Dr. Melissa Rich MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704

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