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Summary
Dr. Melinda Penn is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, with additional expertise in pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and brings 22 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Penn is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Penn practices at several respected facilities including Riverside Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia. She focuses on treating diabetes in children and teens, as well as diabetes in older adults. Her expertise includes performing blood tests to monitor patient health and conducting thyroid hormone evaluations to ensure proper endocrine function.
Dr. Penn practices at several respected facilities including Riverside Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia. She focuses on treating diabetes in children and teens, as well as diabetes in older adults. Her expertise includes performing blood tests to monitor patient health and conducting thyroid hormone evaluations to ensure proper endocrine function.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 22 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melinda Marie Penn has 3 locationsChildrens Specialty Group Endocrinology
11783 Rock Landing DrNewport News, VA 23606 Tel: (757) 668-7237
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 22 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Twi, French | Speaks English | |
| Norfolk , VA | Falls Church , VA | Oxon Hill , MD | Oakland , CA |
| Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School | Med School: Meharry Medical College | Med School: Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University | Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Melinda Marie Penn has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melinda Marie Penn has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated in 2004
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- Dr. Melinda Penn's office is located at 601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA, 23507.
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