1985, University of California Regents Scholarship
HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or
revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Appointments:
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek, CA, Chairman - Division of Plastic Surgery (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek, CA, Member - Breast Tumor Board
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
1997, Active Member, Alameda Contra Costal Medical Association
1997, Active Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
1997, Life Member, American Medical Association
1997, Fellow, American College of Surgeons
1997, Active Member, California Medical Association
1997, Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
1997, Active Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons
1995, Diplomat, American Board of Surgeons
1999, Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Experience / Training
Specialties:
General Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Joseph A. Mele, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery)
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Davis, CA 1989
Internship:
Univ Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA 1990
Residency:
San Joaquin General Hospital French Camp, CA 1994
Fellowship:
St Francis Memorial Hospital San Francisco, CA 1997
Undergraduate School:
Universit of California - Davis Davis, CA 1985
Disciplinary Actions
HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Joseph A. Mele, MD
as of 07/10/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Note: HealthGrades obtains physician information from a variety of sources. Some information that is not designated as HealthGrades verified has been reported by the physician.