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Mely Mathew, MD

Mely Mathew, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pediatrics

Languages

English, Hindi, Malayalam

Seeing patients at

Monday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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7 reviews

  • Mar 2, 2026
    Verified Review

    Her attention and how she cares is well appreciated.

  • Mar 1, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Mathew is an excellent pediatrician! She is reachable via email, call, and in person visits. All of the children in my family see her and love her! We appreciate her compassion and expertise.

  • Jan 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    Mely Mathew was not unpleasant but also not exceptional in any form. She was not very nice or very pleasant. She did not go out of her way to make me feel that she is a great doctor. The short amount of time she was with us in the exam room it felt rushed. We came from my children’s pediatrician since birth, she retired unexpectedly and we came to Optum. In comparison, Dr. Mathew seems more professional and less empathetic.

  • Dec 31, 2025
    Verified Review

    She’s the best doctor

  • Dec 9, 2025
    Verified Review

    Great doctor

  • Nov 5, 2025
    Verified Review

    She always listen and answers any question i have. You can tell she really cares about the children.

  • Sep 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Mely Mathew did not provide appropriate care when my son had a severe cold and cough. She prescribed only sore throat medication, and his condition worsened to fever and vomiting. Despite multiple messages and even customer service trying to reach her she never responded.

  • About Mely Mathew, MD

    Dr. Mely Mathew is a pediatrician with more than 10 years of experience. She enjoys building long-term relationships with families and supporting children through every stage of growth.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Mathew treats each child as her own and values being part of the journey as families grow and change.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics

    Licenses

    NJ, 25MA10251700

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1457667792

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • AmeriHealth
    • Amerigroup
    • BCBS
    • Braven Health
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • FirstHealth
    • Horizon BCBS NJ
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NJ Medicaid
    • Oxford
    • QualCare
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
    • USFHP
  • Medical School

    • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

    Residency

    • Cook County Hospital