Melissa Whitaker, NP
Family Nurse Practitioner
435.5 mi · 683 Old Mill Rd, Millersville, MD 21108
At a glance
Accepts 24 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Maryland, Master’s in Family Nursing
Works at Effective Integrative Healthcare
2 office locations
Speaks English
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
General Consultation
Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
IV Therapy
IV Vitamin Therapy
Illness
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Weight Loss Consultation
General Consultation
Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
IV Therapy
IV Vitamin Therapy
More about Melissa Whitaker, NP
Melissa Whitaker entered the accelerated BSN program at the University of Maryland and graduated with honors. Following graduation she acted as team leader, charge nurse, and preceptor at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital. While there, she earned the award for Best Patient Advocate. Later, she cared for adult home hospice patients in the greater Baltimore area. Melissa returned to the University of Maryland to complete the Master’s Program in Family Practice. She also completed a 40 credit-hour course offered by the Institute for Functional Medicine – Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice. Functional medicine is a holistic lifestyle approach to health that addresses the root causes of disease in lieu of simply treating symptoms.
Melissa is skilled in assessing patients for treatment alternatives to surgery and adjunct therapies for acute and chronic pain. She is also well versed in functional nutrition as an integral part of weight loss, pain management, and preventing chronic diseases of inflammation. Melissa is passionate about promoting vibrant health in patients and using an integrated approach to help patients reach their goals.
She enjoys hiking with her dog and husband, gardening, rowing on the Severn River, and biking.
Education & experience
Education
University of Maryland, Master’s in Family Nursing
University of Maryland (Bachelor’s)
Practice
Effective Integrative Healthcare
Awards and publications
Best Patient Advocate at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1467715623
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
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2 reviews
Most relevant
It went very well, she also answered all of my questions.
More than 1 year agoAM
Quick & easy appointments for B12
More than 1 year agoAB
What practice does Melissa Whitaker work with?
Melissa Whitaker works with Effective Integrative Healthcare.
Where is Melissa Whitaker's office located?
Melissa Whitaker has 2 office locations in Millersville, view full addresses on Melissa Whitaker's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Whitaker?
Melissa Whitaker frequently sees patients for General Consultation, Illness, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Whitaker on their profile.
What languages does Melissa Whitaker speak?
Melissa Whitaker speaks English.
How do patients rate Melissa Whitaker in reviews?
2 patients have reviewed Melissa Whitaker. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.