Melanie Root, MD

Specialties:
Emergency Medicine

WellSpan Medical Group

(717) 270-7688

My Locations

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department
252 S. 4th St., 4th and Walnut Sts.
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 270-7688
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

I have a passion for problem solving and have always been interested in the sciences. The medical field has allowed me to apply what I love and help people in the process.

What I want my patients to know about me:

Don't be afraid to ask me questions. I enjoy explaining anything medical!

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I enjoy spending time outdoors.

Board Certifications

American Board of Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Education & Credentials

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University)
Graduate School: Franklin & Marshall College
Residency Program: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (West Jersey Health System) | Emergency Medicine

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Railroad Medicare

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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