Mrs. Terry Ann Melvin MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4413 Oakwood Dr Chattanooga TN, 37416About
Dr. Terry Melvin practices Geriatric Medicine in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Melvin works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1984
Tufts University School of Medicine 1984
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Treatments
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Dementia
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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