Melissa Thompson, PA-C, WCC

I strive to partner with patients to be the healthiest they can be instead of telling them what to do. I work to be conscientious and non-judgmental. I enjoy taking care of families; from adult children to their grandparents.

While I the enjoy the science and the diagnostic challenges of practicing medicine, it is the relationships that I build with patients that are the most rewarding. I find it fulfilling to work with my patients and their families to help them adopt a healthier lifestyle and to better manage their chronic diseases. I believe it is important to quit smoking and maintain a healthy weight through good nutrition and exercise and will help support you in on your road to good health. I realize that this can be a challenge for us while we are busy with our jobs, children, and other responsibilities. There is far more professional pride for me in helping a patient to avoid a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes than in diagnosing it. I also hold extra certification in the management of acute and chronic wounds which I enjoy using on a daily basis.