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Children’s Hospital Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Melanie Merrill-Kennedy, PA-C
Provider's Specialties
- Physician Assistant
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My care philosophy
I am passionate about the health and well being of children and have dedicated my professional life to providing the highest quality of care to my patients. As a mother of a chronically ill child, I understand how important it is for your child to be treated as an individual and not let their condition or disease define them. I strive to help your child achieve optimal health through promoting healthy lifestyle and disease prevention.
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Conditions Treated
- Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
I am interested in caring for children with abdominal pain, constipation, encopresis, reflux, celiac disease, IBS, short bowel syndrome, and liver conditions.
Undergraduate 2004
Midwestern University (IL/AZ)
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