Overview
Melinda Penn is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Low Blood Sugar, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA 23507
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Penn has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters
Kent Reifschneider is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Reifschneider is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Sheehan Syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Precocious Puberty.
Naval Medical Center
Melissa Buryk is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3.
Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters
Eric Gyuricsko is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melinda Penn
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda Penn?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melinda Penn by calling their office at 757-668-7237. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melinda Penn a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melinda Penn is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melinda Penn specialize in?
While Dr. Melinda Penn is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Septo-Optic Dysplasia, and Low Blood Sugar. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Melinda Penn participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melinda Penn has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Melinda Penn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melinda Penn accept my insurance?
Dr. Melinda Penn accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-668-7237 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Low Blood SugarDr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Septo-Optic DysplasiaDr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Septo-Optic Dysplasia.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).