Melissa Beljan, D.O. graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology. She then attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida where she obtained her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital, where she was selected as Chief Resident and Senior of the Year.

As a committee member working with the Manatee County Community Paramedic program, she was privileged to aid in increasing health care literacy in the underserved community.  She is grateful to stay in her hometown and support our local community.