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Dr. Stephen Melson, MD
Overview of Dr. Stephen Melson, MD
Dr. Stephen Melson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Forest City, NC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Dr. Melson, completed a residency at University Conn Health Sci Center. Patients rated Dr. Melson an average 4.3 star rating.
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Dr. Melson's Office Locations
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Cpn Inc Dba Rutherford Internal Medicine Ass181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 Directions (828) 286-9036
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Rutherford Regional Medical Center288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Directions (828) 286-5000
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Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience
- 33 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1033206461
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Winthrop - University Hospital|Winthrop University Hospital
Fellowship
Residency
- University Conn Health Sci Center
Residency
Internship
- University Conn Health Sci Center
Internship
Medical Education
- State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
Medical Education
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- Gastroenterology
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