Melissa D. Garganta, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology

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57 Total Ratings
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57 Total Ratings

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Background

Medical School

  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Specialties or Medical Focus

  • Pediatric Endocrinology

Internships

  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine

NPI

  • 1245466879

Residencies

  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Services

Conditions Treated

  • Adrenal disorders
  • Endocrine cancers
  • Growth disorders
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Metabolic bone diseases & calcium-mineral disorder
  • Pubertal disorders
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Type 1 diabetes

Treatments Offered

  • CGM interpretation

Ratings and Reviews

Explained Clearly

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Listened Carefully

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Easy Instructions

(4.9 out of 5)
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Knew Medical History

(4.8 out of 5)
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Showed Respect

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Spent Enough Time

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13 total reviews

(5.0 out of 5)

I have never felt like the doctor and care team gave less than 100%. We love them and feel very comfortable with the entire appointment. Our Grandson seems very comfortable talking to the staff and opening up to them.

April 26, 2025
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Garganta is THE BEST specialty provider I have ever known.

March 15, 2025
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr Garganta is one of the best! She has been walking with us on this T1D journey and always puts my mind at ease when issues arise. She is kind and compassionate towards not only my child but to me as a caregiver. She has never made me feel dumb no matter what my question is. I'm really thankful for her!

July 21, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Garganta is a rare find! She is caring & very thorough with her treatments.

July 16, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Garganta is absolutely the best!

April 2, 2023
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Garganta is a fantastic dr.! She is very thorough, knowledgeable and makes it very easy to discuss my son's care. She's also very personable and has gone out of her way to dig deeper and thoroughly look at things.

January 18, 2023
(5.0 out of 5)

Very attentive and took the time to ask questions and explain things in detail.

January 12, 2023
(5.0 out of 5)

Good.

November 18, 2022
(5.0 out of 5)

Love my doctor!!

October 31, 2022
(5.0 out of 5)

We were very pleased with everyone we came in contact with at the clinic. We just moved from Alabama to Virginia and were nervous about finding a new doctor for our son. All of our expectations were exceeded, and we are thrilled with his new care team.

September 29, 2022

Accepted Insurance

Carilion Clinic contracts with most major health insurance carriers. This list is updated periodically and is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, prior to receiving care.

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