Melissa Hewson
At a glance
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry · See training
Board certification listed
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics · See credentials
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Specialty
Pediatrician
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.
Treatments & procedures
- Medical education
- Obesity prevention
- Breastfeeding
- Health equity
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of RochesterUndergraduate · Health and Society · BA · Completed 2011
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryMedical school · MD
- University of Washington and Seattle Children’s HospitalResidency · Pediatrics
Board certifications
- Pediatrics – American Board of PediatricsCertification
Awards and honors
- Faculty Teacher of the Year AwardCHOP Pediatrics Residency · Awarded 2023
- Faculty Honor RollCHOP Pediatrics Residency
- Richard P. Shugerman AwardAwarded 2017
- Alpha Omega AlphaAwarded 2015
- Leo Tow Humanism in Medicine Student AwardAwarded 2015
- Gold Humanism Honor SocietyAwarded 2015
About
Melissa Hewson, MD, is a pediatrician at CHOP Primary Care in South Philadelphia. Her profile highlights interests in medical education, obesity prevention, breastfeeding, and health equity. She earned a BA in Health and Society from the University of Rochester, an MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and completed pediatrics residency training at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in Pediatrics and has received several teaching and humanism awards.
- NPI
- 1992190219
- Primary taxonomy
- 208000000X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Melissa Hewson specialize in?
She is a pediatrician, providing care for children and adolescents.
What professional interests are listed for Dr. Hewson?
Her profile lists medical education, obesity prevention, breastfeeding, and health equity.
Where does Dr. Hewson practice?
She practices at CHOP Primary Care in South Philadelphia, PA.
What training and recognition does Dr. Hewson have?
She completed medical school and pediatrics residency training at the University of Rochester, the University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s Hospital, and she is board certified in Pediatrics. Her awards include the Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, Richard P. Shugerman Award, Alpha Omega Alpha, Leo Tow Humanism in Medicine Student Award, and Gold Humanism Honor Society.