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Ward-Melver, Catherine MD

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Catherine Ward-Melver, MD

Clinical Geneticist

Gender: Female

Practices/Specialties: Adult Neurodegenerative Clinic, Genetic Center, Genetic Services, Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic

Patient Rating
4.8out of 5
52 Ratings
12 Comments

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Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 3 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8792

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Genetic Center, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 5
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3677
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8792

Akron Children's Turner Syndrome Center, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8489
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-543-3276

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Adult Neurodegenerative Clinic, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 5
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3677
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-543-8792

Akron Children's Neuromuscular Clinic, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8054
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-543-8050

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Meet Catherine Ward-Melver, MD

Dr. Ward-Melver is a clinical geneticist at Akron Children’s. She sees patients in Akron Children’s Genetics Center, Turner Syndrome Center, Adult Neurodegenerative Clinic and Neuromuscular Clinic. Dr. Ward-Melver is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Richmond, VA, and her fellowship in clinical genetics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She is board certified in medical genetics and genomics and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH.

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Residency:

Pediatrics: Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Richmond, VA

Fellowship:

Clinical Genetics: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX

Certifications:

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Academic Appointments:

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University

Associations:

  • American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  • American Society of Human Genetics

Clinical Interests:

Turner syndrome

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  • 4.8How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?
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4.8out of 5(52 Ratings, 12 Comments)
Feb 10, 2025

Extremely knowledgeable and thorough in caring for our daughter


Feb 7, 2025

The doctor that spoke with me about my daughter's care was so kind. I'm sure with all the knowledge that these doctors possess, it has to be easy to almost feel short with people, but I never once felt like my questions were any kind of an annoyance to this doctor. And as a parent who just really worries about their nonverbal autistic child, I really appreciate that. And I've already let my friends know what a great experience I had on my telehealth appointment, so I'm absolutely already recommending her. Thank you so much.


Dec 19, 2024

I had a good experience and am interested in the results of my blood test and the genetic 's staff's studies.


Dec 12, 2024

Yeah, I would say that the geneticists and the counselor were both incredibly helpful. The counselor in particular, (Staff name), after two years of hiatus, reached out to me and I reached out to her and we were able to schedule and get everything we needed done very quickly. So, she was incredibly helpful. That's all I have to say.


Nov 11, 2024

She was very helpful to my child and I. She answered all of my questions for me.


Sep 26, 2024

The providers were very, very caring. I was really kind of scared going in - I had to take a Huntington's test. But they were very informative and helped me feel a lot better and they were just awesome and great and you can tell that they really genuinely cared. We appreciate that.


Sep 9, 2024

They were excellent, explained every thing and made sure I completely understood everything.


Aug 29, 2024

I was very comfortable with Dr. Melver and felt she gave me good information and I look forward to seeing her again, period.


Aug 29, 2024

Fantastic staff and dr


Jul 8, 2024

This office is very knowledgeable professional and kind They make sure you have no questions and understand all the information given!


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