Melissa Bluestein-Rogers, ARNP

Melissa Bluestein-Rogers, ARNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in digestive and liver health. She cares for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions and has a special interest in disorders involving the connection between the gut and brain, liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease.Melissa was drawn to nursing by a desire to give back to her community and care for the whole person with compassion and empathy. She values building trusting relationships with patients and their families and taking the time to understand each patient's needs and health concerns. Through clear education and shared decision-making, Melissa helps patients better understand their condition and feel confident in choosing a care plan that is right for them.Melissa is a member of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Advanced Practice Provider Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association.Outside of work, Melissa …enjoys spending time with her husband and cats, traveling near and far, snow skiing and scuba diving.