Dr. Melanie S. Crane, MD | Riverside, CA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Melanie Crane is an internal medicine physician with 25 years of experience caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Her practice focuses on comprehensive internal medicine care for adult patients. Dr. Crane speaks multiple languages including Chinese, Spanish, Korean, English, and Arabic, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Crane maintains affiliations with Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center in Riverside, California. She specializes in managing cholesterol disorders, including high cholesterol in children and teens and familial lipid disorders. Her clinical services include general blood testing and breast cancer screening procedures. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5, reflecting their satisfaction with her care.

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accepting new patients
4.5

21 Ratings
25 years of experience
speaks Chinese, Spanish, Korean, English, Arabic
Lehigh Valley Hospital
10 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
9 office locations
Female

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Dr. Crane is a wonderful dedicated physician who takes excellent care of her patients. I would highly recommend

October 1st, 2019

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Dr. Crane is a very competent, friendly and caring doctor who balances my multiple issues like a professional juggler. Been going to her for nearly 3 years and I haven't been healthier in the last 20 years.

February 19th, 2014

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I was referred to dr. Crane. Very nice, and takes time to really listen to whats going on with your issues. Love that! My only issue is that if your sick and need to see herâ?¦ Forget about it! It takes months on months of waiting to get an appointment. So you better have another Doctor as a back up. Which Im looking for one now! Don't get me wrong! She's very sweet. But I need a doctor that will be able to see me when Im sick. A week are two appointment wait, or even a month. But 5 to 6! I could die waiting!

February 7th, 2014

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Good, nice doctor if you can possibly get in to see her. She's often unavailable for one reason or another and same day appointments or even same week appointments never happen. If you're sick or in pain just plan on going to urgent care.

November 16th, 2013

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Dr. Crane was one of the most caring, nicest Dr.s I have had. I had to move to Kaiser and I miss having her.

April 30th, 2013

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Respectful and Compassionate care

October 8th, 2012

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Taken most of a lifetime to find a dr. With the high caliber as dr. melanie crane.couldnt say more. worth the few moments to wait. she treats you like a person..not patient. she sees you. She guenuinly cares. always positive.

May 31st, 2012

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Dr. Crane is caring, kind, and compassionate. These are the qualities that I look for in a doctor and she is simply overall one of the best rated doctors in Riverside County.

January 27th, 2012

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Great Doctor! The only issues is getting last minute appointments (e.g. if your sick, you usually cannot get the same day).

September 29th, 2011

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Dr. Crane is simply the best. Caring, smart and always professional, Dr. Crane consistently provides excellent care for my family.

June 27th, 2011

Riverside Medical Clinic Brockton

3660 Arlington AveRiverside, CA 92506

Riverside Medical Clinic

3660 Arlington AveRiverside, CA 92506

Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Riverside Medical Clinic Moreno Valley

6405 Day StRiverside, CA 92507

Tel: (951) 683-6370

Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

10800 Magnolia AveRiverside, CA 92505

Tel: (833) 574-2273

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

3865 Jackson StRiverside, CA 92503

Tel: (951) 688-2211

Riverside Community Hospital

4445 Magnolia AveRiverside, CA 92501

Tel: (951) 788-3000

Riverside Medical Clinic Jurupa Valley

6250 Clay StRiverside, CA 92509

Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Riverside Medical Clinic Temescal Valley

21634 Retreat PkwyCorona, CA 92883

Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Riverside Medical Clinic Eastvale

12742 Limonite AveEastvale, CA 92880

Tel: (951) 739-2700

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Dr. Melanie S Crane, MD	Dr. Tooba Rehman, MD	Dr. Shilpa Sayana, MD	Eric Harker
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (7 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, Korean, English, Arabic		Speaks English	Speaks English
Riverside , CA	Katy , TX	SHERMAN OAKS , CA	Lyons , CO
Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine	Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE	Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Medical School

Drexel University College Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Where is Dr. Melanie Crane's office located?: Dr. Melanie Crane's office is located at 3660 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92506.
Which hospitals is Dr. Melanie Crane affiliated with?: Dr. Melanie Crane is affiliated with Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.

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