Dr. Melanie S Barrido, MD

Dr. Melanie Barrido is an internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology, focusing on kidney health and related conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center. With 38 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Barrido brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Barrido practices at Lutheran Downtown Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Marion and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her expertise includes treating chronic kidney disease and kidney disease at various stages, including advanced Stage 5 chronic kidney disease. She performs dialysis procedures and conducts specialized kidney function tests such as creatinine clearance and dialysis adequacy assessments. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their …confidence in her care.