Melissa Alcox

Biography

Melissa Alcox is a physician assistant certified by the NCCPA and licensed by the state of Virginia. Melissa is a local to the tidewater area, and grew up in Virginia Beach. After graduation from Cox High School, Melissa went to James Madison University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Health Sciences and minor in Biology and pre physician assistant studies. She stayed active in volunteering in the medical field as a member of the Virginia Beach rescue squad and was a national public speaker for JMU’s REACH program (Reality Educators Advocating Campus Health). Melissa received her Masters in Medical Science (MMS) and an additional Bachelor of Science after completing the PA program at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During PA school, Melissa was the Florida Academy of Physician Assistant’s student representative for Nova Southeastern University. She recognized her interest in dermatology after completing two clinical rotations in dermatology. She then moved back to Hampton Roads and practiced emergency medicine until joining Pariser Dermatology in September of 2007. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). She is excited to work with Pariser Dermatology because she is looking forward to building relationships with her patients.

Research Interest

Optometrist  and osteopath .