Kathryn H. Melamed

Dr. Kathryn H. Melamed is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and serves as Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship. She practices in Westwood, specializing in pulmonology and critical care medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine (2015), Pulmonary Disease (2017), and Critical Care Medicine (2018), she holds a medical degree from UCLA (2012), a residency from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2015), and a fellowship in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine from UCLA (2018).

Her research focuses on pulmonary complications in stem cell transplant patients, COPD, asthma, graft-versus-host disease, and vaping-related lung injury. She is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and actively contributes to the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians. Recognized as a 'Super Doctors® Rising Star' in 2024 and 2025, she maintains a 5.0 patient rating with over 40 reviews.

Dr. Melamed’s clinical practice covers pulmonology, critical care, and interstitial lung disease. She accepts multiple insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, and Medicare. Her work emphasizes compassionate care and evidence-based treatment strategies, as reflected in patient testimonials praising her thoroughness and expertise.