Dr. Melanie I. Hames, DO

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - ECU Health Medical Center / Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Residency - ECU Health Medical Center / Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Residency - Mayo Clinic Jacksonville	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Fellowship - ECU Health Medical Center / Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University	Nephrology	Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Sub-Specialty: Nephrology	Internal Medicine	2002

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Review by Anonymous on October 03, 2025 -

ECU Health Nephrology & Hypertension - 2355 W. Arlington Blvd.

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Comment - “ Dr. Hames is a superior physicia... ”

Dr. Hames is a superior physician. Professional, friendly, and caring. Always makes sure to fully explain and have an understanding of the exam and treatment.

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“Dr. Hames is a superior physicia...”

Dr. Hames is a superior physician. Professional, friendly, and caring. Always makes sure to fully explain and have an understanding of the exam and treatment.

Anonymous 10/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 10, 2025 -

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Dr. Hames is a wonderful, though person

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“Dr. Hames is a wonderful, though...”

Dr. Hames is a wonderful, though person

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Review by Anonymous on July 05, 2024 -

ECU Health Nephrology & Hypertension - 2355 W. Arlington Blvd.

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Comment - “ Melanie Hames is the best.... ”

Melanie Hames is the best.

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“Melanie Hames is the best....”

Melanie Hames is the best.

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Review by Anonymous on August 15, 2025 -

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Review by Anonymous on February 14, 2025 -

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Review by Anonymous on June 30, 2023 -

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Dr. Hames is the best.

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Dr. Hames is the best.

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Internal Medicine Physician - Nephrology

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Anand Tewari, MD - Anesthesologist

Andrew Johannemann, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician

Eric Martin, MD - Diagnostic Radiologist

Graham Lashley, MD - Anesthesologist

Mark Cavaliere, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Tara Stroud, NNP-BC - Nurse Practitioner

Dr Philip Boyer, MD - Pathologist, Preventive Medicine Physician

Kristie Hertel, ACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Arroyo, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Muhammad Pathan, MD - Pathologist

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