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Dr. Melissa Black, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Melissa Black, MD
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Dr. Melissa Black, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Decatur, GA.
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Dr. Melissa Black, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 49
Decatur, GA
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21 years of experience
Dr. Melissa Black, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Decatur, GA.

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Dr. Black graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Melissa Black, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Decatur, GA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Black currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Piedmont Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown. At present, Dr. Black received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Black's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Black is board certified in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine.

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Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
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Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    209 Swanton Way Ste 101, Decatur, GA 30030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 981-6278
  2. 2 Angela Cotton B.C.O. & Assoc. Inc.
    505 Medlock Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
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  3. 3 Emory University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology
    1365 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 728-6363

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May 16, 2018
Knowledgeable, compassionate and we'll connected physician. Excellent management of patients with complex medical conditions. Affordable. Makes a visit to hospital if you are hosptalized.
Becky in Roswell, GA — May 16, 2018
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    2003
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Black, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Black's profile.

Dr. Melissa Black, MD is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Piedmont Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Black, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA

  • Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA