Dr. Melina Harmelin is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. After graduating with her BA in Anthropology from UCLA, she completed her BS in Biology at the University of Pennsylvania and then received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She trained in Pediatrics at Inova Children’s Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia and joined South Philadelphia Pediatrics in 2016. Dr. Harmelin is experienced in both pediatric primary and emergency care, having served on staff in pediatric primary care offices, emergency departments, and urgent care centers throughout her career. She has also volunteered internationally with medical missions and speaks proficient Spanish. Melina resides in the Society Hill area of Philadelphia with her husband Michael, her three children, Chloe age 14, Amelia age 13, and Charlie age 11, a dog, 3 cats, and 2 rabbits. She has been traveling internationally with the Philadelphia Girls Choir to care for their medical needs while also serving as a chaperone since the summer of 2022. She also assisted in supervising COVID testing for the choir during the pandemic. Melina’s oldest daughter Chloe Giselle is in her 7th season singing with the Philadelphia Girls Choir.
