By advising and educating women, Dr. Melendez strives to empower his patient to become actively involved in their own healthcare. His patients appreciate his love and concern for people, and they constantly recognize him as being a compassionate, competent caregiver who always listens and answers questions.

Dr. Melendez was born in Puerto Rico and also spent some of his childhood in New York. He attended public school, state college and medical school in Puerto Rico, which is where he also started his OB/GYN residency. During his third year of training, he joined the Air Force.

In 1995, Dr. Melendez left the Air Force and was recruited by St. Anthony Hospital to join a private practice group and be involved in their Family Practice Residency Program. He supervised expansion of labor and delivery and recruitment of other OB/GYNs to the hospital.

Dr. Melendez wanted more family time and wanted to practice with a group of high-quality physicians. So, in 2002, he relocated to Center for Women's Health.

Dr. Melendez is truly a family man. He and his wife, Vivianna, have two beautiful children-Chanel and Armando. Besides being with his family he also tries to find time for traveling and sports, expecially football, basketball and tennis. However, his most intense passion is for cars and all kinds of electronic gadgets and pens.

Because Dr. Melendez loves people and family so much, he is devoted to continually providing personalized care. His practice style is driven by respect for the individual, no matter what the situation may be.