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Summary
Dr. Joy Melnikow is a family medicine physician with over four decades of medical experience serving patients in Sacramento, California. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her residency training at UMass Memorial Healthcare. With 42 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Melnikow brings extensive knowledge and expertise to comprehensive family care. She provides care in English to patients of all ages.
Dr. Melnikow practices at several respected healthcare facilities including University of California Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center in Sacramento. She specializes in managing chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients. Her practice includes routine blood work and kidney function testing to monitor patient health and track treatment progress.
Dr. Melnikow practices at several respected healthcare facilities including University of California Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center in Sacramento. She specializes in managing chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients. Her practice includes routine blood work and kidney function testing to monitor patient health and track treatment progress.
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Quick Facts
- 42 years of experience
- speaks English
- Umass Memorial Healthcare
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 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 | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian | Speaks English | |
| Sacramento , CA | Boca Raton , FL | San Diego , CA | Pleasanton , CA |
| 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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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Umass Memorial Healthcare
Medical School
University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984
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- 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.
- What languages does Dr. Joy Melnikow speak?
- Dr. Joy Melnikow speaks English.
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