
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-1
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 13-18
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliation
- St. Mary's Regional Hospital
About Melissa A. Schenkel
About The Provider
Melissa grew up in Springfield, Missouri before heading south to attend National Park Community College in Hot Springs, Arkansas where she earned an associate degree in Nursing. Melissa continued her education at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith where she graduated Nursing Valedictorian. She moved to Colorado and began working for a hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. During her time at the hospital, she held various positions from staff nurse to manager. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs and has been working in family practice in Pueblo West, Colorado for the last two years. Melissa’s clinical interests vary from women’s to mental to pediatric health.
“My goal is to meet people where they are, and through communication, compassion and teamwork promote health and wellness for patients, families and our community.”
When not spending time caring for patients, Melissa enjoys reading, crafting, riding her motorcycle, disc golf and spending time with her husband, who was her high school sweetheart, and their rescue dog and cat.
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Locations
- Patterson Primary Care Clinic
- 2570 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505
- Get Directions
- phone: 970-298-6601
- fax: 970-298-6641
- St Mary's Medical Center
- 2698 Patterson Road, Family Medicine Center, Entrance 42, Grand Junction, CO 81506
- Get Directions
- phone: 970-298-2800
- fax: 970-298-6902
Expertise
Education
- Graduate: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 2019
Board Certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2020
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS
- Cigna
- Cofinity
- CorVel
- Coventry
- First Health/Coventry
- Friday Health Plans
- Humana
- InnovAge PACE
- Kaiser
- Meritain
- NaphCare
- Pinnacol Assurance
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans
- Tri West
- United Healthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
281 ratings, 44 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
She is so thorough, caring, great listener!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Melissa is a fantastic listener and responder. She explains everything so well and helps me with my health journey. She’s very good at answering my questions and we work together to make the best decisions for my health process. I’m very grateful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
She is always very kind and listens to me. She is always kind and wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Melissa is wonderful and very knowledgeable and I trust her completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
I think she is one of the best I have see!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Friendly helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
She's a really good listener. I feel lucky to have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Melissa Schenkel is awesome!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
She is awesome me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
She is very curing and wonderful at understanding.I'd just like to get the test done that.She said she ordered or would order
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Great dr. and person who cares for her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
She’s joyful and has a positive mindset. She encourages you in all you’re doing to improve and maintain your health and is very knowledgeable about the latest medical developments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
She is my rock when it comes to health care. I hope she continues with this practice forever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Melissa is an amazing NP! She makes visit more life a friendly meeting instead of a doctors appointment. She is knowledgeable, very understanding, accommodating, listens without judgment, starts small and progresses with bigger treatments if needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
She is Truly an Amazing caring person, she wants me to get better and has a plan for me to get there!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
She very good at listening and responding to lay out a plan for my health care. She also is wonderful with asking questions. I feel heard and responded to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Melissa is an excellent nurse with great attention to details. Because of her changed schedule I’ve been directed to Brittany for my foot care so I will miss her but I’m sure Brittany will be great as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Always answers my concerns or questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
The only downside is that she won't be the one providing the toenail care/service in 2026... however, we completely trust in her replacement. The office is a wonderful place, and very caring for a 92-yr old's needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
She is very knowledgeable. She listens and answers all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Mellissa is AWESOME! She handled my problem quickly and with a professional, friendly manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Relaxed and good service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
She was very interested and thorough in my exam. I like her a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Melissa is so personable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
She is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Very friendly and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
She explained things thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Once again, Mellissa is great. I've been with her for a few years now and intend to stay with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
We Look forward to our Doctor appointments!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Melissa schenkel is my go to for all my health needs. She listens and understands me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Amazing, Wonderful, Brilliant, Caring, Understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
She is very knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Excellent practitioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Melissa is amazing! We love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
love...love love Melissa...she listens and is knowledgable..and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
A great experience, she listened to my concerns and addressed each one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
She’s the best. She coordinate's all my care thru heart doctors, pulmonologist, VA and all my tests. I trust her judgement and care plan explicitly. I don’t want to go thru anyone else!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Melissa is the best Doctor I've had there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
She was excellent as usual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Once again, NP Mellissa was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
I feel. Comfortable. Happy with. The. Treatment. And. Attention
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
Very satisfied