Melinda Chen, MD

Melinda Chen, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric endocrinologist and an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics. She treats children with problems related to hormones or the endocrine system, including diabetes, thyroid function, improper growth or development and onset of puberty.

Dr. Chen sees children with excessive or deficient hormones, which can cause numerous issues. She finds it very rewarding to be able to provide effective treatments

Working together with families is very important to Dr. Chen. She listens to her patients and their families to gain insight into a particular problem or illness. She recognizes that there are several ways to approach a health concern and that being honest and upfront is the best way to determine the next steps in care.