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Dr. Melani Desilva, MD

Pediatrics* Age 56
Dr. Melani Desilva, MD
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Dr. Melani Desilva, MD is a Pediatrician in Richmond, VA.
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Dr. Melani Desilva, MD

Pediatrics* Age 56
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Melani Desilva, MD is a Pediatrician in Richmond, VA.

About

Dr. Desilva graduated from Osmania University and completed a residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Melani Desilva, MD is a Pediatrician in Richmond, VA. Dr. Desilva currently practices at RVA Pediatrics and are affiliated with Chippenham Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Desilva has experience treating conditions like Pharyngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desilva received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Desilva's office accepts new patients. Dr. Desilva also speaks Spanish. Dr. Desilva is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strep Throat
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Locations

  1. 1 RVA Pediatrics
    10410 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 12:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desilva
4.2
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (25)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Oct 24, 2019
Amazing physician. Compassionate, knowledgeable, personable, and works so hard for her been patients. She is a delight to visit, even when it means shots for the kids. She has the best bedside manner. I cannot recommend her enough!!!!
Sarah — Oct 24, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Osmania University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgetown Medical Center|University of Southern Califiornia
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melani Desilva, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desilva's profile.

Dr. Melani Desilva, MD is affiliated with Chippenham Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melani Desilva, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chippenham Hospital

    7101 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Johnston-Willis Hospital

    1401 Johnston Willis Dr, North Chesterfield, VA

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA