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Melissa A Kretz, CRNP, MSN

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
29 years of experience
WellSpan Cardiology - Ephrata 446 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-0167

Overview
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Brief Intro

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:I have always been a ""people person."" I wanted to work closely with people and make a difference, so I decided to go to nursing school. I attended Reading Hospital School of Nursing and subsequently worked with cardiac patients as an RN for about 14 years. I loved being a nurse, but I wanted something ""more."" Eventually it occurred to me that I needed to further my education, and I was encouraged by several cardiologists to go back to school. I earned both my BSN and then MSN while working full time and being a mom! I sometimes miss being a bedside nurse.What I want my patients to know about me:I will always talk on your level, I will always take the time to answer your questions, and I will treat you like a member of my family. As a nurse practitioner in a specialty practice, I will sometimes need to ask the cardiologists questions about your care. This is important to me. I want you to receive the best possible cardiac care.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I am a busy person, and I love spending time with my family. I have a great husband, two active teenagers and two crazy dogs at home. We enjoy traveling, being outdoors and going to concerts together. I love reading and watching movies, especially sci-fi thrillers. I am working on increasing my regular exercise and eating healthy. I am actively involved in volunteering for a group that raises money for local kids with cancer.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Drexel University (Graduate School) - 2010

University Of Phoenix - 2007

Reading Hospital School of Nursing (Professional Education) - 1996

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

446 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

AmeriHealth
AmeriHealth Caritas
Gateway Health
Capital Blue Cross
Medicare
Geisinger Health Plan
UPMC Health Plan
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Cancer 44
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
Orthopedics 71
Neurology & Neurosurgery 54
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 71
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 73
Diabetes & Endocrinology 27
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 72
Psychiatry 80
Geriatrics 67
Rehabilitation 64
Obsterics & Gynecology 14
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 8
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 43