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Dr. Albert Melaragno

Pediatrics
Granada Hills, CA
47 years experience male

Locations

Albert J Melaragno,MD

Granada Hills, CA

Address

10515 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA, US
Directions

My office hours

Thursday: 8:00am - 12pm
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Practice website

Fax

(818) 360-9171

Insurances accepted

Aetna

Albert J Melaragno, M.D.

Granada Hills, CA

About

Bio

General Pediatrician for 35 years in Southern California Went to the University of Notre Dame and the UCLA Med School Feel that my profession gives me the opportunity to be a healer and just importantly a teacher and educator. The role of doctors should be one of teamwork with the patients and in my case parents to ensure health and a good environment in which patients can thrive

Specialties
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Pediatrics

Licenses

United States: California

Doctor Q&A

283 Answers
77 Agrees
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Allergies/: It may be a little eye allergy. is she rubbing it? should check with your doctor or see eye specialist if it persists or is bothersome
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Probably: scabies is such an itchy rash that you would know if you had it. rashes are best diagnosed by being seen. so see your doctor if concerned
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
See: an Orthopedist as this sounds like something that needs careful attention
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A male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Individual: if the doxycycline hasn't sensitized your skin from general use, then careful and persistent use of sunscreen should work just fine. if concerned che... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
None: at this time there is no treatment to rid a person of the HPV virus,. That is why we are vaccinating young men and women against the most common cance... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes: it is one of many good combinations for acne
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
GER vs Gerd: many babies spit up and have gastro-esophageal reflux there is a version where the kids get fussy and are suffering pain from acid reflux if a baby ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Need for oxygen: in the womb. the high hemoglobin is needed to provide oxygen to the developing fetus. The hemoglobin also is very special in that it holds oxygen very... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Not really: Because if you're drinking enough coffee to add up to a great deal of fluid, you are using too much caffeine drink 16-32 oz of free water daily
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
YES: and be thankful for this blessing
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Possible allergies: With no fever and persistent symptoms of congestion, it may be a case of allergies. If your son is old enough, you might try a 2 week course of an ant... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Probably: You may need a pertussis vaccine and possibly a meningitis vaccine. Check with your doctor and obtain a record of prior vaccines that you received
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Ignore: Many new parents are stressed by doing things perfectly Relax and enjoy the experience!
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
CAN GET INFECTED: IF IT IS A PUNCTURE WOUND AND THERE IS SPREADING REDNESS, THEN YOU MAY NEED AN ANTIBIOTIC THERE IS OFTEN INFECTION AFTER DOG, CAT AND HUMAN BITES CON... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Very few: Allegra (fexofenadine) is a very safe and effective anti-histamine. 24 hour med so take it in the morning. Generally does not have any drowsiness asso... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Moiturize: It is important with dry skin conditions to moisturize frequently. Also important to bathe less frequently as that can remove some of the skin's oils ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Hematoma: sometimes after trauma you are left with a large bruise called a hematoma Usually these bruises spread out and you're left with large purple the brow... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Probably normal: One testicle sitting lower is normal, as is one testicle being a little larger. As long as this isn't an acute change, or associated with pain, it pro... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
TOO EARLY: It is recommended not to feed babies any solid foods until 4-6 months of age. The intestinal tract of an infant is not ready to digest anything but br... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Vaseline: This type of irritation requires coating with vaseline or other clear ointment such as aquaphor or A&D ointment apply liberally 4 x per day. Loose... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
? atopic dermatitis: Without seeing the rash, it's hard to tell for sure, but i would suggest you first try 1% hydrocortisone cream combined with a moisturizer like aveeno... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Very safe: if there was a reason to use the Vicks such as a lot of congestion then fine Sometimes parents hear a little congested breathing and are concerned ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Gag reflex: Some children have a sensitive gag reflex. Make sure the pieces she eats are small so they don't elicit a choke and don't allow her to shove too much ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Viral infection: Fever is a common symptom of childhood. It can be accompanied by many other symptoms such as headache. An appropriate dose of tylenol (acetaminophen... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Antibiotics: Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the back of your throat and tonsils. It needs antibiotics to treat it Not sure where you got the idea for the... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Wake -sleep cycle: Often stress will lead to insomnia and other sleep disorders. Because of the length of sleep problems, you have altered your normal sleep cycle. Even ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Should Be OK: They should be ok together
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Cold or allergies?: Sometimes a viral respiratory infection can result in persistent congestion. Also the possibility of mild allergies. if the congestion is not causing ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Should be fine: your baby could be born with type o blood or type b blood sometimes a different blood type between mother and baby can lead to a higher level of newbo... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Anxiety: It sounds like your obsessing on what has happened to you If this is a common occurrence, then you may need to have an evaluation for anxiety and perh... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
When you're ready: now is the time to start sleeping apart if you"re having the impulse to try. it's an individual choice but it,s time if you are ready would recommend... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Have your endo: check his blood sugar to make sure that it is not elevated it may just be a co-incidence that the ringworm has appeared
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes: Sometimes after a traumatic injury a person can develop arthritis Consult your doctor or orthopedic surgeon
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Should be fine: The zofran (ondansetron) is for nausea and vomiting and you should wait at least 1/2 hour after using it in the disolvable form before using the pepto
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Sounds great: many 2 mo babies are not sleeping as long as your child is, particularly at night. avoid allowing her to sleep longer than 2-3 hrs during the day and ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Sounds good: A person's BP is very individualistic As long as you are not having any problems with dizziness or difficulty exercising I'm sure the pressure is fine... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
More tests: would recommend you see your doctor and obtain more testing, because this sounds like a more significant infection than a simple virus
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Everybody different: Each child erupts teeth and loses teeth at their own rate.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
No: Your dry skin demands this moisturization the eucerin only penetrates so far into the skin
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes: while the virus occurs frequently in younger children, even an adult can get the virus and warts
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Ignore: Children need to be respected and loved but not at the expense of discipline and consistency.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Frequent changes: Diaper rashes can be caused by chemical irritation by stool contents. Frequent changes of the diaper when rashes appear and allowing the area to air b... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Wax?: Since it is recent onset and affecting you significantly, it may be something as simple as too much ear wax. See your doctor to have this checked
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Probable virus: Sounds like a mild viral intestinal infection Continue to feed regular diet, but limit lactose intake by using some pedialyte rather than milk or form... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Retractile testicles: Rarely does a boy have both testicles not descending into the scrotum. Often one or both move into and out of the scrotum.Bathing and the warmth assoc... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes: If you are concerned or have symptoms such as blood in your bowl movements of rectal pain consult your doctor
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Everyone: has some type of birthmark. And they are a measure of our uniqueness. most birthmarks are not significant and are not a sign of medical issues. if you... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Probably her weight: There is no such thing as the perfect weight The average weight of a 2 yo girl is 25-26 pounds but family size and how her parents grew helps determin... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Balance: A breastfeeding Mom should eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids. Avoiding certain things such as large amounts of caffeine, excessive dairy,... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Not Unusual: Many newborns don't like tummy time until they're able to move around and even turn over. It's not critically important now Torticollis is a neck mus... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Melaragno is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Melaragno is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Feb 13, 2015
I heart this doctor!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Sorry I just now got to thanking you, but thank you. I have been trying to improve my health for a while now, and now I have a good reference to do so
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Ur right but i dont have resources to see therapist :( and Im really concernd about the possibility of infection. Sry I just dnt knw wat to do anymre
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks so very much! I have health anxiety after cancer twice and you've eased my mind and helped so much!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

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Graduated nullMD

Medical/Graduate school

UCLA School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1976MD

Residency

UCLA
Completed 1979

Awards

LA Daily News Readers Choice Pediatrician 2009-2014
Top Pediatrician, Second Place, California - Spring
2015

Affiliations

american academy of pediatrics
LA pediatric Society
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