Dr. Melissa Jean Zant, MD

Dr. Melissa Zant is a family medicine physician who brings 13 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency training at United Family Medicine. Her comprehensive training has equipped her to provide care across all age groups, from pediatrics through geriatric medicine. Dr. Zant is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Zant practices at Allina Medical Northfield Clinic in Northfield, Minnesota, and maintains affiliations with both Northfield Hospital and District One Hospital in Faribault. She specializes in managing diabetes, including both general diabetes care and diabetes management in older adults. Her expertise extends to treating Type 2 diabetes with comprehensive approaches that may include physical therapy interventions. Dr. Zant also incorporates therapeutic techniques such as ultrasound therapy and …hands-on manual therapy to support her patients' overall health and wellness goals.