Melvin Chan, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Nephrology


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Nevada School of Medicine (2017)
Graduate School
  • MPH, University of Michigan (2017)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (2011)
Internship
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program (2018)
Residency
  • Indiana University School of Medicine Program, Internal Medicine - Pediatrics (2021)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Nephrology (2024)
Languages
English, Cantonese
Department
Pediatrics-Nephrology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Publications

  • Chan M, Young S, Hanna M. Improving Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Project. Cureus. 2024;16(6):e63367. Published 2024 Jun 28. doi:10.7759/cureus.63367.
  • Chan M, Silveira L, Patterson DJ, et al. Changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate over the first year following repeat heart transplant in children and young adults. Pediatr Transplant. 2024;28(1):e14651. doi:10.1111/petr.14651
  • Chan M, Hanna MG, Willard N, Treece A, Dixon BP. Hypocomplementemic Atypical IgA Vasculitis: A Case Report. Front Pediatr. 2022;10:886371. Published 2022 Jun 9. doi:10.3389/fped.2022.886371
  • Chan M, Mokiao R, Wilson AC, Pottanat N, Hingorani S, Starr M. Food Insecurity During COVID-19 in Children with End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Pilot Study. Preprint. Res Sq. 2022;rs.3.rs-910466. Published 2022 Mar 30. doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-910466/v1
  • Chan M, Young S, Hanna M. Improving Transition of Care for Pediatric Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Project. Cureus. 2024 Jun;16(6):e63367. PubMed PMID: 39077263
  • Chan M, Silveira L, Patterson DJ, Bock ME, Pietra BA, Everitt MD, Simpson KE, Miyamoto SD, Auerbach SR. Changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate over the first year following repeat heart transplant in children and young adults. Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Feb;28(1):e14651. PubMed PMID: 38015081
  • Chan M, Silveira L, Patterson DJ, Bock ME, Pietra BA, Everitt MD, Simpson KE, Miyamoto SD, Auerbach SR. Longitudinal Changes in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Following Repeat Heart Transplant in Children and Young Adults. Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Nov;28(7):e14875. PubMed PMID: 39412399

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine - Pediatrics, Board Certification
  • Obesity Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Kidneys and Urinary System
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Dialysis
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - End-stage Renal Failure
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Glomerular Diseases
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Interstitial Nephritis
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Kidney Stones
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Proteinuria
  • Kidneys and Urinary System - Peritoneal Dialysis
Clinical Interests
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, pediatric to adult transitions

Care Philosophy
I am passionate about providing comprehensive care for patients, with a focus on disease prevention. I strive to work with each patient and their families to improve understanding and meet their health goals.