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Summary
Dr. James Melia treats pediatric obesity, obesity and overweight, and hypertension in Chicago, Illinois. He practices family medicine and is affiliated with RML Specialty Hospital Chicago.
Board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Melia earned his medical degree from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at West Suburban Medical Center in 1992. He has practiced family medicine for 37 years.
Board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Melia earned his medical degree from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at West Suburban Medical Center in 1992. He has practiced family medicine for 37 years.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- West Suburban Medical Center Program
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine | Med School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Melia
Medical Specialties
James Melia has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
James Melia has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
James Melia holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at West Suburban Medical Center Program, West Suburban Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine, West Suburban Hospital Mc in 1992, and West Suburban Hospital Med Center in 1992.
Medical School
Graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine in 1989 and Northwestern Uniiversity in 1989.
NPI Number
James Melia's NPI number is 1164477535.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is James Melia affiliated with?
- James Melia is affiliated with Rml Specialty Hospital Chicago.
- Does James Melia accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that James Melia accepts on their Vitals profile.
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- You can find contact information for James Melia here on Vitals.
- What languages does James Melia speak?
- James Melia speaks English.
- Where is James Melia's office located?
- James Melia's office is located at 1500 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL, 60608.
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