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Dr. Melani Desilva, MD

Pediatrics
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Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients

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Overview of Dr. Melani Desilva, MD

Dr. Melani Desilva, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Richmond, VA. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS and is affiliated with Parham Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. Dr. Desilva, completed a residency at Rectors And Visitors Uva Health Sciences Center. Patients rated Dr. Desilva an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Desilva works at RVA Pediatrics in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Fever along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Desilva's Office Locations

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    RVA Pediatrics
    10410 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 554-4052
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 12:00

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2
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    Based on 31 ratings
    Patient Ratings (31)
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    About Dr. Melani Desilva, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatrics
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1891710265
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Rectors And Visitors Uva Health Sciences Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Parham Doctors' Hospital
    • Retreat Doctors' Hospital
    • Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    • Chippenham Hospital
    • Johnston-Willis Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Melani Desilva, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Desilva is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Desilva has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Desilva has seen patients for Fever, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Desilva on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    31 patients have reviewed Dr. Desilva. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desilva.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Desilva, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Desilva appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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