Dr. Swathanthra Melekote, MD

Dr. Swathanthra Melekote, MD

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Dr. Swathanthra Melekote, MD is a pediatrics specialist in South Windsor, CT and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences in 1993 and specializes in pediatrics.Read his story
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Manchester Pediatric Associates

2701 Tamarack Ave

South Windsor, CT 06074

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Connecticare
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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No malpractice claims found for Connecticut
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Dr. Melekote's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acne
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Disorders
Anemia
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Breast Diseases
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bunion
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chickenpox
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Neck Pain
Common Cold
Confusion
Constipation
Cough
Dehydration
Dementia or Depression Screening
Dermatitis
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Ear Ache
Earwax Buildup
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Enteritis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophagitis
Febrile Convulsion
Fever
Food Poisoning
Foot Conditions
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Headache
Hearing Screening
Hives
Immunization
Impetigo
Influenza (Flu)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Larynx Conditions
Limb Pain
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Newborn Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Pediatric Diseases
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Postnasal Drip
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Function Test
Rapid Flu Test
Rash
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rickets
Ringworm
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Shoulder Disorders
Sinusitis
Skin Infections
Sleep Disorders
Sore Throat
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach Diseases
Strep Throat
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Screening
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Ulcer
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
Wellness Examination
Wheezing
Yeast Infections

About Me

Care PhilosophyBiography

As a physician, I are committed to providing caring excellent pediatric medical care to your newborn through young adult. With your help as parents, my goal is to help your child reach his or her full potential both physically and mentally.

Specialties

  • Pediatrics

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
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Education

1993
Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
Medical School
1993

Languages

  • French
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Tamil
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Melekote's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melekote

3.7

Based on 42 reviews

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1 Star
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We don't recommend this doctor to anyone. He is not ready to listen parents concerns. He is least bothered about missing milestones. He has very less knowledge about developmental delays. Very much disappointing.
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Dr. Melekote has been immensely helpful with our daughter and her food allergies. I love the staff in his office and his nurses are wonderful. Dr. Melekote is very soft spoken and seems aloof, but no matter what/how many questions myself or my husband has had, Dr. Melekote always takes the time...Read More
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My twins were born 5 weeks premature, & I had no pediatrician in mind. Dr. Melekote was recommended to me by the birthing center at Manchester Memorial Hospital and has been their pediatrician since birth. They are now over six years old happy healthy and striving children with much thanks to Dr....Read More
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My only best experience with a MD in this State!!!!!!!! I don't get the poor reviews...... I feel my kids are safe with them. They DO listen to your concerns. I would recommend this doc to anyone that does not see disesases or problems in everything!!!!!!
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He is not bothered of any of our concerns. His way of diagnosis is very strange. I don't recommend this doctor to anybody.
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Manchester Pediatric Associates

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    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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Insurance accepted

Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareSource
Medicaid
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access
Community Health Choice
Medicaid
Connecticare
EmblemHealth
GHI PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Health Net
Medicaid
HealthPlus
Medicaid
HealthPlus Amerigroup
Medicaid
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Medicaid
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Husky Health
Medicaid
inHealth
Medicaid
INTotal Health
Medicaid
Medicaid
Midwest Health Plan
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
Medicaid
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Oxford Health Plans
Freedom Plan
Peach State Health Plan
Medicaid
Simply Healthcare Plans
Medicaid
Staywell (Wellcare)
Medicaid
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Medicaid
Options PPO
Oxford Liberty
Wellcare of Georgia
Medicaid

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