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Dr. Joy Melnikow, MD

Dr. Joy Melnikow, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joy Melnikow, MD is a family medicine physician in Sacramento, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1984. She is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Practice

4860 Y St Ste 1600 Sacramento, CA 95817
Telehealth available
(916) 734-3630

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Melnikow specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joy Melnikow, MD is a family medicine physician in Sacramento, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1984. She is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Sacramento-Family Medicine Clinic4860 Y St Ste 1600 Sacramento, CA 95817
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd
    Sacramento, CA 95817
    Recipient of 49
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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