Overview
Melissa grew up in Springfield, Missouri before heading south to attend National Park Community College in Hot Springs, Arkansas where she earned an associate degree in Nursing. Melissa continued her education at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith where she graduated Nursing Valedictorian. She moved to Colorado and began working for a hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. During her time at the hospital, she held various positions from staff nurse to manager. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs and has been working in family practice in Pueblo West, Colorado for the last two years. Melissa’s clinical interests vary from women’s to mental to pediatric health.“My goal is to meet people where they are, and through communication, compassion and teamwork promote health and wellness for patients, families and our community.”When not spending time caring for patients, Melissa enjoys reading, crafting, riding her motorcycle, disc golf and spending time with her husband, who was her high school sweetheart, and their rescue dog and cat.
Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Muscle Spasms.
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Locations
2698 Patterson Road, Family Medicine Center, Entrance 42, Grand Junction, CO 81506
2570 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Compass Medical Center PLLC
Kristin Gundt is a Nurse Practitioner in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ms. Gundt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms.
Wellington Neurology Clinic
Sharon Conrad Golden is originally from Lima, Ohio. She has a bachelor's degree in arthistory and multiple nursing degrees. Her master's degree in nursing was completed atthe University of Washington, Seattle. Most recently her Clinical Doctorate in Nursingwas completed at the University of Colorado, Anshutz Medical Campus. She is amember of Sigma Theta Tau, the Honor Society of Nursing.Ms. Golden is trained to work as an advanced practice provider who is able to providehealth care for patients with common neurological conditions. Part of her duties includeoversight of the outpatient stroke clinic for St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction,Colorado. She is currently supervised by neurologist, Dr. Seth Kareus. She is boardcertified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is also a professionalmember of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Board of NeuroscienceNursing, and the American Heart Association.Ms. Golden has 26 years of combined nursing experience and 12 years of experienceas an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about providing personalizedstrategies to empower patients to assert greater control over their health care througheducation and confidence building. She is also very interested in clinical research andquality improvement. She has been both a site principal investigator and sub-investigator for several NIH sponsored randomized control trials. She has served in therole as a quality improvement project lead. Examples of neurological problems treatedby Ms. Golden include: cerebrovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia,headache disorders, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, idiopathic intracranial hypertension,and trigeminal neuralgia.When not at work. Ms. Golden enjoys reading, hiking, gardening, spending time withfamily, and appreciating art. Ms. Golden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vertebral Artery Dissection, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Legius Syndrome, and Pseudobulbar Affect.
Grand Valley Primary Care-28 1/4 Road
Alicia Olson is a Nurse Practitioner in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ms. Olson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Frequently Asked Questions about Melissa A. Schenkel, NP
How do I make an appointment with Melissa A. Schenkel, NP?
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Is Melissa A. Schenkel, NP a top-rated expert for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Melissa A. Schenkel, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Melissa A. Schenkel, NP specialize in?
While Melissa A. Schenkel, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.
Does Melissa A. Schenkel, NP accept my insurance?
Melissa A. Schenkel, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 970-298-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Muscle SpasmsMrs. Schenkel isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Mrs. Schenkel isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).