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Maria del Mar Melendez, MD
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2024
Outside of medicine, I really enjoy reading, baking, and cooking all different types of food and going on hikes with my husband and dog. I look forward to trying new restaurants and foods in Philly.
I am most interested in critical care, neuro-immunology, or neuromuscular although I look forward to exploring the different subspecialty options in neurology. I also hope to be involved in medical education and community service throughout my career.