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Summary
Dr. Joy Melnikow is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at UMass Memorial Healthcare, bringing over four decades of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Melnikow speaks English and has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages.
Dr. Melnikow practices at multiple locations throughout Sacramento, California, including the University of California Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center. She specializes in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, with particular expertise in caring for children and teenagers with type 2 diabetes. Her practice includes performing routine blood work and kidney function testing to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Melnikow practices at multiple locations throughout Sacramento, California, including the University of California Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center. She specializes in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, with particular expertise in caring for children and teenagers with type 2 diabetes. Her practice includes performing routine blood work and kidney function testing to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- 42 years of experience
- speaks English
- Umass Memorial Healthcare
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Joy Melnikow has 4 locationsLawrence J Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y StSacramento, CA 95817 Tel: (916) 734-2737
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of California Davis Medical Center
2315 Stockton BlvdSacramento, CA 95817 Tel: (916) 734-2011
Anderson Lucchetti Womens And Childrens Center
2825 Capitol AveSacramento, CA 95816 Tel: (916) 454-2222
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 42 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Sacramento , CA | Pleasanton , CA | Chicago , IL | Houston , TX |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joy Melnikow
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Joy Melnikow has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joy Melnikow has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Dr. Joy Melnikow holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Umass Memorial Healthcare.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPI Number
Dr. Melnikow's NPI number is 1679558688.
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- Dr. Joy Melnikow speaks English.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Joy Melnikow affiliated with?
- Dr. Joy Melnikow is affiliated with University Of California Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center, Ose Adams Medical Pavilion, and Anderson Lucchetti Womens And Childrens Center.
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