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Dr. Arafat Melhem, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Memphis, TN. They specialize in Hospital Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from AL-QUDS UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE.
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Methodist University Hospital1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Directions (901) 516-7000
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Office1100 Belk Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Directions (662) 232-8175
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Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 Directions (901) 516-2362
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Specialties*
- Hospital Medicine
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Years of Experience
- 19 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1437312725
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- AL-QUDS UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Education
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- Nephrology
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