Dr. Jose R Melendez M.D
Pediatrician
3636 CALLE CUMBRE PONCE PR, 00716About
Dr. Jose Melendez is a pediatrician practicing in PONCE, PR. Dr. Melendez is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Melendez diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Melendez can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Provider Details
Fellowships
- 1 Year Anesthesiology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Puerto Rico Pediatric Association, Puerto Rico Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Co-Author
What do you attribute your success to?
- His dedication, discipline, achievements, love of his profession and keeping updated in pediatric education. He is also gentle and listens to his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Singing, Playing Violin, Guitar, Martial Arts
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Pediatrics & Child Health
Dr. Jose R Melendez M.D's Practice location
Dr. Jose R Melendez M.D's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Melendez
- Khv
Night chad
- Amanda
The services given by Dr. Cruz Melendez are excellent; from the moment you walk in the office, to when you live. For years we've been served by a great person and doctor... We're absolutely thankful.
- Aida
Excellent pediatrician
- Jorge d.
Not Bad at All !!!!
- Rey jaime
Very knowledgable ,and experienced ,right on point diagnosis.
- Felix
Ok
- Cinthya
Muy Bueno
- Maria
Excellent
- Norma
Excellent doctor
- Angel
Excelente profesional
- Cristina
Excelente servicio. Rapido
- Pedro
Excelente el trato, muy Bueno el servicio y muy profesional
- Marcos
Excellent doctor. He speak English and is very friendly with kids. Great service!
- Glorymar
Excelente servicio!!!üëå
- Rossanne
Excelente Dr y muy accesible.
- Angel
Servicio Excelente
- Luis geraldo
Muy satisfecha con la atencion del médico
- janet
Good
- Marisel
Excelent
- Carmen
Muy agradecida por los servicios de ciudado médico ofrecidos a mis hijas. Recomendaria al Doctor y su equipo. Un tiempo de espera corto, explicación de estado de salud entendible, tratamientos efectivos, disponibilidad, son respetuosos, amables y comprometido con sus pacientes. Gracias! È xito!
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