Dr. Melissa Maxine Hicks, MD

Dr. Melissa Hicks is a family medicine physician who brings over four decades of experience to her practice in Asheville. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the Mountain Area Health Education Center. Her extensive background spans 42 years of providing comprehensive family care. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Hicks practices at several locations throughout Asheville, North Carolina, including Mission Hospital, Mission Hospital Saint Joseph Campus, and Asheville Specialty Hospital. She focuses on managing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular conditions, including emergency situations involving dangerously elevated blood pressure. Her practice also emphasizes preventive care through adult immunizations and annual flu vaccinations. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average rating of 4.9 stars for …her compassionate and thorough approach to family medicine.