Dr. Peter John Melchert, MD

Dr. Peter Melchert is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 28 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at Fairview University Medical Center. Dr. Melchert speaks English and focuses his practice on caring for hospitalized patients who require comprehensive internal medicine expertise.

Dr. Melchert practices at multiple locations throughout Minneapolis and Saint Paul, including Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Children's Hospitals and Clinics Minnesota, Children's St. Paul Pediatric Hospital, and Hennepin County Medical Center. He has particular expertise in managing heart failure and helping patients with diabetes control their blood sugar levels. His experience also includes treating patients with electrolyte imbalances and coordinating imaging studies such as CT scans and X-rays when needed for diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients have …given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.