Melissa is the Administrative Medical Assistant and friendly voice you often hear when you call our office. She will help connect you with our psychiatric medical team by coordinating scheduling, responding to patient communication, assisting with medication refills and prior authorizations, and ensuring your care moves forward as smoothly as possible. 

Melissa has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale. She is devoted to raising her five rapidly growing children and nurturing her lifelong passion for drawing and painting.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology in New Orleans while working full-time as a paramedic and later received my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree fromNova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale. After completing my residency training in Internal Medicine, I practiced Emergency Medicine for many years, including serving as medical director of a rural community emergency department.

Today, alongside my professional role, I am devoted to raising my five rapidly growing children and nurturing my lifelong passion for drawing and painting, experiences which continue to shape the compassion and perspective I bring to my work.