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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. John Melish identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs., EndocrinologyEndocrinology
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems. and Diabetes Specialist. He obtained board certification from the member board for Endocrinology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. John Melish accepts the following plans for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii at 1319 Punahou St:

• 50 Plus
• 65C Plus
• Catastrophic care Plan
• Children's Plan
• CompMED
• Conversion Plan 10

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Melish is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI

Education

Dr. Melish attended medical school at Yale University School of Medicine and graduated in 1966 having 46 years experience. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at Strong Memorial Hospital, University Rochester.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. John Melish MD as:

• John S Melish
• J Melish

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