Melissa D. Shepherd,
APRN
Languages Spoken: English
Clinical Bio
Melissa Dewey Shepherd, RN MSN is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Her clinical interests include medical oncology specializing in sarcoma.
Melissa Shepherd received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Utah and then obtained a degree of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) from the University of California San Francisco.
Clinical Locations
Clinic 3A, Sarcoma
801-585-7180
Fax: (801) 585-0150
Clinic 3A, Sarcoma
801-585-0262
Fax: (801) 587-9792
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Advanced Practice Clinician |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
October 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Wasn't able to meet with Dr. Chalmers due to a prior patient but her assistant answered my questions.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Melissa, is very good and I have a great deal of confidence in her and her colleagues.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
excellent care
UofU Patient
March 05, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very well
UofU Patient
January 27, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
just wanted to know what the mass is or possibly what may have caused it or a different plan than waiting to see if it grows.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Melissa Shepherd top notch. Her assistant is also very good.
UofU Patient
September 08, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
don't have treatment yet
UofU Patient
August 12, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Melissa is a wonderful provider! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring person to treat their cancer.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Melissa is so good to me. She always explains my test results and gives me all the information in a truthful and kind way. She is patient to answer all my questions and she always makes me feel happy and confident about everything.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Melissa Shepherd is always so kind to me and great about answering any questions I have regarding my care. I would recommend her to anyone looking for excellent cancer care.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Melissa Shepherd is a great provider. She is friendly and always listens to any concerns or questions I have and makes sure they are answered before I leave.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
Clinical Bio
Melissa Dewey Shepherd, RN MSN is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Her clinical interests include medical oncology specializing in sarcoma.
Melissa Shepherd received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Utah and then obtained a degree of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) from the University of California San Francisco.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Advanced Practice Clinician |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of California, San Francisco Nurse Practitioner M.S.N., 2005 |
| Undergraduate | University of Utah Nursing BSN, 2002 |