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Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 69
Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD
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Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 69
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Torrance, CA.

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Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Torrance, CA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Korea University Med Coll, Seoul in 1984 and completed a residency at Martin L King Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. Dr. Melendez has experience treating conditions like Osteoporosis and Diabetes Type 2 among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melendez received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Melendez also speaks Korean. Dr. Melendez is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoporosis
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Osteoporosis
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Osteoporosis
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Goiter
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Gynecomastia
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothyroidism
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Metabolic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Edema
Proteinuria
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Female Infertility
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperprolactinemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Iodine Deficiency
Lipedema
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Overweight
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Pheochromocytoma
Subacute Thyroiditis
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Thyroiditis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 205, Torrance, CA 90505
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melendez
2.9
Based on 25 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
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1 Star (12)

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Apr 05, 2021
I have been a patient of Dr. Melendez' for over 20 years and love her! She is very caring, thoughtful and smart. She is on top of the latest in medicine and is always there to listen and help. She is the best doctor that I have ever seen.
Irene Kasch — Apr 05, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Korean
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Korea University Med Coll, Seoul
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Martin L King Hospital
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melendez's profile.

Dr. Melendez frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoporosis and Diabetes Type 2. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

Yes, Dr. Sunny Melendez, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA