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Dr. Melissa L Scala MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
111 S 11th St Thomas Jefferson Uni Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Melissa Scala is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Scala cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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