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Rak, Melanie MD

Melanie Rak, MD

Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 1 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8050

ALL LOCATIONS:

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

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8050

Akron Children's Pediatric Physiatry, 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 Melanie Rak, MD

Dr. Rak has been in practice since 2002. She is a pediatric physiatrist. A graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine, she then completed a combined residency in Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center/ University of Cincinnati. She provides care to children with a variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, cancer and genetic disorders. She is interested in advocacy for people with disabilities and disability ethics. Dr. Rak is board certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago IL

Residency:

Pediatrics/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Certifications:

American Board of Pediatrics; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Associations:

  • American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests:

Cerebral palsy, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, cancer and genetic disorders

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