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Melanie A. Farrell, MD
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Education
1981
B.S.
with Great Distinction in Microbiology, and Medical Technology, Chemistry Minor, San Jose State University1986
Medical Degree, Summa Cum Laude
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA1987
Internship in Internal Medicine
U.C.S.D. School of Medicine1989
Residency in Internal Medicine
U.C.S.D. School of Medicine1991
Fellowship in Clinical Nephrology
U.C.S.D. School of MedicineProfessional Experience
2000 - 2009
Private Practice
Nephrology, Hypertension and Internal Medicine at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA1998 - 2000
Partner, Medical Director
Home Peritoneal Dialysis for Balboa Nephrology Medical Group, San Diego, CA1991 - 1998
Chief, Division of Nephrology
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, San Diego, CAHonors
Class rank #2 of 211 students
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Hobart Amory Hare Honor Medical Society
Obstetrics and Gynecology Prize
Janet Glasgow Achievement Citation
Certification
1987
Board of Medical Quality Assurance
1987
National Board of Medical Examiners
1989
American Board of Internal Medicine
1992
Nephrology Board
2001
Board Certification Specialist in Clinical Hypertension
2002
Nephrology Board Recertification
Licensure: California
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