Academic Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor
Primary Appointment:
Medicine
Location:
University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. 827 Linden Ave, Second Fl, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone (Primary):
443-682-6800
Phone (Secondary):
443-682-6873
Fax:
410-856-3846
Education and Training
- University of South Alabama, College of Medicine, MD, 1989
- Residency: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, University Hospitals and Clinics, 1991
- Residency: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, 1992
- Fellowship: Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Maryland Medical System, 1994
Biosketch
Dr Lina Melhem joined the division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in 2012. She has extensive clinical experience in treating patients with complicated Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. In her endocrine practice, Dr Melhem sees patient with metabolic bone disorders with focus on osteoporosis and parathyroid disorders.
Research/Clinical Keywords
Diabetes, insulin resistance, osteoporosis, parathyroid, calcium