DR. PATRICK MELDER, MD
Medical Practice at Church St, Marietta, GA

License number
Georgia D0061876
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Otolaryngology
Address
Address
699 Church St NE STE 340, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone
(678) 355-1620
(770) 420-3422 (Fax)

Professional information

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Dr. Patrick Melder, Marietta GA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology
Address:
399 Church St NE STE 340, Marietta 30060
(770) 505-0023 (Phone)
ENT Associates Of North Georgia
148 Bill Carruth Pkwy STE 220, Hiram 30141
(770) 505-0023 (Phone)
ENT Associates Of North Georgia
699 Church St NE STE 340, Marietta 30060
(678) 335-1620 (Phone)
Procedures:
Adenoidectomy, Balloon Sinuplasty, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal Surgery, Nasopharyngoscopy, Salivary Gland Surgery, Septoplasty, Sinus Surgery, Sleep Apnea Surgery, Tonsillectomy, Video Stroboscope
Conditions:
Balance Disorders, Ear Disorders, Head and Neck Tumor, Hearing Loss, Impacted Shoulders, Sinus Diseases, Sleep Apnea, Voice Disorders
Certifications:
Otolaryngology, 2000, Sleep Medicine, 2012
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll, Army Achievement Medal, 2001, 2002, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Certificate of Honor, 2007, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1994, Army Commendation Medal, 1999
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
399 Church St NE STE 340, Marietta 30060
ENT Associates Of North Georgia
148 Bill Carruth Pkwy STE 220, Hiram 30141
ENT Associates Of North Georgia
699 Church St NE STE 340, Marietta 30060
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
677 Church Street Ext North #East, Marietta 30060
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
600 West Memorial Dr, Dallas 30132
Philosophy:
I enjoy seeing patients and treating them with dignity and respect. I attempt to be as punctual as possible. I like to look at each patient as a unique puzzle that needs to be solved.
Education:
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine
Graduated: 1994
Wm Beaumont Army Med Center
Graduated: 1995
Walter Reed Army Med Center
Graduated: 1999


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Patrick Melder, Marietta GA

Specialties:
Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine, Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck, Internal Medicine
Work:
Wellstar Medical Group ENT Associates of North Georgia
699 Church St NE STE 340, Marietta, GA 30060
Education:
Texas Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Lubbock (1994)


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Patrick C Melder, Marietta GA

Specialties:
Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
Address:
699 Church St Ne, Marietta, GA 30060
Board certifications:
American Board of Otolaryngology Certification in Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology Sub-certificate in Sleep Medicine (Otolaryngology)


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Steerable Guide Member And Catheter

US Patent:
2013013, May 30, 2013
Filed:
Nov 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/684148
Inventors:
Darin Schaeffer - Bloomington IN, US
Patrick Melder - Marietta GA, US
Vicky Tran - Louisville KY, US
Logan Cage - Bloomington IN, US
Assignee:
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Bloomington IN
International Classification:
A61B 1/07, A61B 17/24, A61B 1/04
US Classification:
600104, 600182, 600109
Abstract:
Medical devices are described and illustrated herein. In particular, steerable guide members and catheters useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages are provided. Methods of identifying and treating bodily passages are also provided.


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Delivery System For Implanting Nasal Ventilation Tube

US Patent:
2012015, Jun 14, 2012
Filed:
Jun 10, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/158063
Inventors:
Darin Schaeffer - Bloomington IN, US
Patrick C. Melder - Marietta GA, US
Kathryn Evert - Bloomington IN, US
Cleve Koehler - Ellettsville IN, US
Kem Hawkins - Bloomington IN, US
Thomas Cherry - Covington LA, US
Chase Wooley - Floyds Knobs IN, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/34
US Classification:
60416406, 60416411
Abstract:
Delivery systems and methods of creating an accessory maxillary ostium and implanting a ventilation tube for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, infusion or procedural work are described. The delivery systems include an introducer and an associated ventilation tube. An irrigation and/or infusion catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation and/or infusion catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation and/or infusion catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.


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Irrigation Devices Adapted To Be Used With A Light Source For The Identification And Treatment Of Bodily Passages

US Patent:
2013022, Aug 29, 2013
Filed:
Jul 23, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/555453
Inventors:
Darin Schaeffer - Bloomington IN, US
Patrick C. Melder - Marietta GA, US
Thomas Cherry - Covington LA, US
Assignee:
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Bloomington IN
International Classification:
A61M 3/02
US Classification:
600249
Abstract:
Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.


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Endoscopic Digital Recording System With Removable Screen And Storage Device

US Patent:
2010014, Jun 10, 2010
Filed:
Feb 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/709900
Inventors:
Patrick C. Melder - Marietta GA, US
Assignee:
ENVISIONIER MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Woodstock GA
International Classification:
A61B 1/04
US Classification:
600112
Abstract:
A medical imaging recording and viewing system adapted for use interchangably with a variety of endoscopes. The system includes a portable hand-held device that may be removably placed within a cradle affixed to the endoscope. An interface between an image acquisition device of the endoscope and the portable device permits images to be transmitted to and stored within the portable device. The portable device also may include a viewing screen to permit a user to view the images. A docking station may receive the portable device for transferring images to a separate viewing device and for recharging the battery of the portable device.


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Medical Devices, Methods, And Kits For Delivering Medication To A Bodily Passage

US Patent:
2013024, Sep 19, 2013
Filed:
Mar 15, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/832800
Inventors:
Patrick Melder - Marietta GA, US
Kathryn Evert - Bloomington IN, US
Michael Boyd - Farmersville OH, US
Dan Dalenberg - Bloomington IN, US
Jack Kolenda - Mississauga, CA
Assignee:
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Bloomington IN
International Classification:
A61M 31/00
US Classification:
604514, 604218
Abstract:
Medical devices, methods and kits are described. An exemplary medical device comprises a catheter that has a catheter wall and defines a catheter lumen, a bend, and a coil disposed distal to the bend. The catheter defines one or more apertures that extend through the catheter wall and are in communication with the catheter lumen.


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Nasal Ventilation System And Method Of Using Same

US Patent:
2011020, Aug 18, 2011
Filed:
Aug 27, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/059531
Inventors:
Patrick C. Melder - Marietta GA, US
International Classification:
A61M 31/00
US Classification:
604 22, 604 48, 604506
Abstract:
An apparatus for creating an accessory maxillary ostium for purposes of ventilation, irrigation, or procedural work within the maxillary antrum. An introducer having a ventilation tube and grommet is provided to create and then provide access through the accessory maxillary ostium. An irrigation catheter may be advanced through the ventilation tube in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. A secondary irrigation catheter or a balloon catheter may be advanced through an outer irrigation catheter, deeply into the sinus cavity, in order to irrigate or express the contents of the sinus cavities. Moreover, the balloon catheter may alternatively or additionally be employed to for dilation of the natural ostium. Still further, a device for delivering drugs, fluids or the like, may be coupled to the ventilation tube for delivery of same.


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Imaging System

US Patent:
2012016, Jun 28, 2012
Filed:
Oct 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/277597
Inventors:
Patrick C. MELDER - Marietta GA, US
David S. GUY - Canton GA, US
Assignee:
Envisionier Medical Technologies, Inc. - Woodstock GA
International Classification:
H04N 7/18
US Classification:
348 65, 348E07085
Abstract:
A unified imaging platform is disclosed. The unified imaging platform can be adapted for use with a variety of medical imaging devices. The unified medical imaging platform can include a display, a processor, a data storage device and one or more external interfaces. The unified imaging platform can be removably coupled to a medical imaging device such as an endoscope. The unified imaging platform can be coupled to the medical imaging device via a wired or wireless link. Using web services, the unified imaging platform can also transfer image data to other devices including a local desktop computer system, a mobile device and/or a remote system. Also disclosed is a medical imaging system including a router module wirelessly transmitting image data to a tablet PC or other distinct display device. The tablet PC may communicate corresponding image data to another tablet PC via a wireless telephone network.