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.

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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 locations

Lawrence J Ellison Ambulatory Care Center

4860 Y StSacramento, CA 95817
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

Anderson Lucchetti Womens And Childrens Center

2825 Capitol AveSacramento, CA 95816

Mercy General Hospital

4001 J StSacramento, CA 95819

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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

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Prenatal Care
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

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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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.
What languages does Dr. Joy Melnikow speak?
Dr. Joy Melnikow speaks English.

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