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Melissa Suzanne Fitzgerald, NP
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Specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Languages
English
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77 reviews
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 25, 2026
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She is excellent
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 24, 2026
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Because Dr. Fitzgerald spends time with you and explains everything in detail. Dr. Fitzgerald shows she cares. She is very knowledgeable and very smart Dr. Optom you should count your blessings and be thankful you have Dr Fitzgerald on your team.
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- 4.5 Reviewed on May 23, 2026
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This one is really tough because it was a telephone appointment because I couldn’t go to the office at the time. But she did ask all the right questions.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 22, 2026
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Friendly professional knowledgeable
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 22, 2026
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Very knowledgeable
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 19, 2026
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She’s a great doctor. Takes time to listen to you.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 14, 2026
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She listened to my concerns, read my record before seeing me so she was up to date on my medical history, did a thorough exam, and once my bloodwork returned she sent a note with further recommendations. Excellent provider!
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 9, 2026
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She is caring and efficient and she sent me away with a complete report of the visit.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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She is a very personalabe NP. Thorough and knowledgeable. Always accommodating and NOW that patient portal has glitches fixed I can see tests. It was months of problems with portal and Optum knows this.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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Efficient knowledageable pleasant
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 5, 2026
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She is very knowledgeable and helpful. She is a good listener.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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She is very proficient in what she does---has all the needed explanations .
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
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Very thorough with explaining what she was gonna to do, spent time and addressed my concerns
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
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She always takes good care of me
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
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Very nice and spends time with you and explains everything.
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- 4.5 Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
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Personable professional Explains things clearly Thorough.
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- 4.5 Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
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Unlike some other Optum providers, Melissa was focused on providing this patient with the most helpful treatment possible.
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- 2.5 Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
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She was nice But I prefer Dr Noah
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
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Ms. Fitzgerald always takes time to answer my concerns and takes the time to look and review my history. She's very efficient and makes me me feel good at the end of my visit
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
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Melissa is compassionate, caring and always looking out for the best interest of my care. I never feel rushed or not heard during my appointment.
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About Melissa Suzanne Fitzgerald, NP
Melissa Fitzgerald, NP-C, is a certified nurse practitioner. Melissa earned her degree from California State University, Long Beach. She loves teaching patients and helping them reach their full potential. Melissa's patients say they like her easy-going nature, which allows them to open up to her about their medical symptoms. She believes in educat ing her patients and motivating them to make positive lifestyle choices. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys running and volunteering for her children's activities, including baseball and gymnastics. She especially likes serving as room mom.Gender
Female
Board certifications
Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Licenses
CA, 95006310
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
OptumCare HealthCarePartners California
NPI
1639600844
Hospital affiliations
Alterte Admit Arrangements
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