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Melanie Nilu Wijetunga MD
Internist
82-68 164TH ST QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER QUEENS NY, 11432About
Dr. Melanie Wijetunga is an internist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wijetunga 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. Wijetunga 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Zakia Hossain Other17109 Mayfield Rd Jamaica NY 11432
- Dr. Inamulhaque M. Saboor M.D.16710 HIGHLAND AVE JAMAICA NY 11432
- Dr. Ahmadur Rahman MD180-16 Wexford Terrace Jamaica NY 11432
- Ghassan Chehadeh Habib M.D.82-68 164th ST Queens NY 11432
- Dr. Farzana Nizami M.D.8746 Chelsea St Jamaica NY 11432
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56-45 MAIN STREET FLUSHING NY 11355QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTERl
82-68 164TH STREET JAMAICA NY 11432