Dr. MELISSA SCALA, MD
Infant care →Telehealth platform
Doctor on Demand
Session types
Phone
Languages
English
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About
Dr. Melissa Scala is a dedicated infant care specialist who helps new parents navigate the critical early months and years of their child's development. Through comprehensive virtual consultations, she evaluates common infant concerns including feeding difficulties, reflux, colic, and developmental milestones, enabling families to access expert guidance from home. Dr. Scala's patient-centered approach empowers parents to understand their infant's health needs and achieve confident, informed caregiving.
Services offered
Dr. Scala provides comprehensive telehealth consultations for infants from newborn through early childhood, addressing feeding challenges such as breastfeeding difficulties, bottle-feeding concerns, and introducing solids. She evaluates and manages common infant conditions including gastroesophageal reflux, colic, and excessive fussiness, using evidence-based approaches to relieve discomfort and improve sleep. Her services include developmental screening and growth monitoring to ensure infants are meeting key milestones. During typical virtual visits, Dr. Scala conducts detailed assessments through video consultation, reviews feeding and behavioral patterns with parents, answers questions about infant care and development, and provides personalized guidance or treatment recommendations that help families achieve better outcomes and greater confidence in caring for their infant.