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Joseph Melvin

Joseph Melvin, DO

Assistant Professor


Department: Pediatrics

Specialties: Pediatrics, Neurology, Pediatric Neurology

Education

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2024 Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors™

Dr. Joseph Melvin is an attending neurologist at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pa. He is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He specializes in the treatment of patients with phenylketonuria (PKU).

  • Named "Top Doctor" by Philadelphia magazine (2012-2015, 2018, 2021, 2024)

Clinical Services

Pediatric neurology, Clinical neurophysiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Residencies

  • Hahnemann University Hospital

Fellowships

  • Temple University Hospital
  • St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Affiliated Hospitals

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Dr. Melvin is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine.

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is a primary academic campus of Drexel University College of Medicine. Its physicians are non-compensated members of the teaching faculty of Drexel University College of Medicine and its clinical practices are independent of Drexel University.


Contact Information


St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
160 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Phone: 215.427.5000
Fax: 215.427.5555