Melissa-Gayle M. Sanchez, MD

Pediatrician

Dr. Melissa-Gayle M. Sanchez is a Pediatrician in Milpitas, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Melissa-Gayle M. Sanchez, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

• Aetna [Aetna Health of California Inc.]

• Anthem Blue Cross [Blue Cross of California]

• Benefit Administrative Systems (BAS)

• Blue Shield of California [CA Physician's Service dba Blue Shield of CA]

• California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal)

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

• Health Net of California, Inc

• Medicare

• Santa Clara Family Health Plan [Santa Clara County Health Authority]

• TransAmerica Premier Life Insurance

• TriCare

• UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company

• Valley Health Plan [County of Santa Clara]