Melinda Ramage

Melinda Ramage, FNP

Overall patient rating:

Book Appointment Laurel OB/GYN

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Not Accepting New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Not Available

Education

Graduate School: Western Carolina University

Undergraduate School: Purdue University

Mel (she/her) is a trained Family Practice Nurse Practitioner with over ten years working with high-risk pregnancies. She has worked closely with families affected by chronic diseases such as diabetes, substance use disorders, and other long term health conditions.

As a certified addiction advanced practice provider, Melinda is passionate about eliminating the stigma associated with substance use disorders and ensuring every woman has access to quality care.

Melinda earned her Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and her Master of Science from Western Carolina University. She is also a certified diabetes educator. She has two teenage children and enjoys spending her free time with her family and her dogs.

Patient Reviews

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OB Care

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OB Care

She was very friendly and reassuring.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Melinda took so much time listening and offering multiple solutions to my concerns. She is easy to talk to.

OB Care

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Gynecological Problem Visit

You were able to get me in the same day I called! Everyone is always so friendly & welcoming. Melinda was informative, honest & professional!

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Mel has great people skills! She listens, she cares and is kind.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Melinda was thorough and listened to me and how I was doing. She walked through options for the things I wanted to work on and was encouraging of what I was doing already for my health. When it came to my exam, she was detailed in what she was doing, did everything to make me feel comfortable and listened to my wishes.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Mel made me feel very comfortable and gave me resources that I needed. I feel very comfortable with her. Also, there was a foster kitten there and that made everything better!

Office Visit / Follow-up

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OB Centering

Engaging, approachable, informative

OB Care

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OB Care

Mel is a great at easing any stress or concerns we may have if something seems out of the ordinary with pregnancy. She listens and asks how we feel. And she is a great educator during our centering class.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

Mel is great. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and easy going. Makes her patients feel comfortable and welcome.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Melinda was very thorough

Annual Well Woman Exam

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Melinda was an excellent listener and made me feel very supported.

Annual Well Woman Exam

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OB Centering

Andrea and Mel were such wonderful leaders for the Centering group. They offered a great balance of structure plus welcoming questions, and also provided information without scaring us.

Annual Well Woman Exam

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Gynecological Problem Visit

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Annual Well Woman Exam

My doctor was not what I would have preferred. Would have preferred someone more calm.

Office Visit / Follow-up

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OB Care

All the doctors was absolutely amazing ! I greatly appreciate the care I received throughout my last pregnancy!

OB Care

Mel immediately puts me at ease and this was only my third time meeting her. She has a wonderful ability of balancing her tenderness and empathy with a perfect amount of humor.

Obstetrical (Pregnancy) Ultrasound / Sonogram

Mel was so kind and sat down with me and my husband to answer all of our pregnancy questions, she didn’t rush us or seem impatient and was really great!!

IUD Insertion / Removal

Mel was awesome and put me at ease with her fantastic sense of humor and clear communication

Post-Partum Appointment

Mel has a gift for listening, providing a safe and comfortable environment, and providing compassionate care. She never makes me feel rushed or speaks for me. I always appreciate how she recaps what I have said and checks in to make sure she is understanding the issue correctly. I am so thankful for her. She is the best!

Blood Draw

Scheduled at 3:30, wasn't seen by antone until almost 4:30. Everyone was nice and thanked me for the patience but scheduling could have been better

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

The centering class has been very helpful and Mel is the best! She is both supportive and also great at putting things in perspective so that I don't get worked up about them.

Gynecological Ultrasound / Sonogram

LOVED her, she was fantastic, great energy, very welcoming. etc

Gynecological Problem Visit

Mel was a great educator/communicator, thorough with a great bedside manner

Breast Exam

Ramage is an excellent provider. She makes me feel safe and answers all of my questions honestly. I deal with a minor case of doctor anxiety and she always makes me feel empowered to make the right decisions, one that she makes clear for me. I trust her entirely.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

Great listener of my concerns and answered all questions

Annual Well Woman Exam

Everybody in the office is so welcoming and kind and I feel comfortable every time I go in there

Annual Well Woman Exam

Melinda was friendly, attentive, detailed and welcoming. I felt she really listened to my concerns and evaluated them accordingly. I loved her!