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Melanie Wellington, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Iowa City, IA

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Pediatric Infectious Disease Iowa City, IA

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Department of Pediatrics
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 319-356-2270

Summary

  • Dr. Melanie Wellington is a Clinical Professor specializing in Pediatric Infectious Disease at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. She completed her medical education at Duke University School of Medicine in 1995 and pursued a Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship at the University of Rochester. Dr. Wellington has contributed to many publications on infectious diseases, focusing on topics like biofilm formation and bloodstream infections, with her work being cited in various academic journals.

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1999 - 2003
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1995 - 1998
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1998 - 2019
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
    Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'January 2nd, 2025
  • Johnson County Health Department urges flu vaccines to prevent dual infection
    Johnson County Health Department urges flu vaccines to prevent dual infectionJanuary 1st, 2025
  • Is the Delta Variant More Dangerous for Kids? When Will the COVID Vaccine Be Available for Children?
    Is the Delta Variant More Dangerous for Kids? When Will the COVID Vaccine Be Available for Children?August 13th, 2021
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