Melanie M DiPerna, PA-C

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Bucknell University	Bachelors Degree	Other	2003
DeSales University (Professional Education)	Other Degree	Physician Assistant	2008

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Review by Anonymous on April 08, 2026 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Comment - “ Very good... ”

Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 04/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 14, 2026 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Comment - “ I really appreciate the doctor's... ”

I really appreciate the doctor's knowledge and understanding

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I really appreciate the doctor's knowledge and understanding

Anonymous 03/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 19, 2026 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Comment - “ Excellent Experience - Melanie D... ”

Excellent Experience - Melanie DePerna is the BEST

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“Excellent Experience - Melanie D...”

Excellent Experience - Melanie DePerna is the BEST

Anonymous 01/19/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 22, 2025 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Comment - “ She was very nice and explained ... ”

She was very nice and explained things to me with no sugar-coating anything. That's the way I like it.

Verified Patient

“She was very nice and explained ...”

She was very nice and explained things to me with no sugar-coating anything. That's the way I like it.

Anonymous 11/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 01, 2025 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Comment - “ She listens to my concerns and a... ”

She listens to my concerns and addresses them

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“She listens to my concerns and a...”

She listens to my concerns and addresses them

Anonymous 10/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 29, 2026 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Comment - “ I appreciate Dr. Diperna and her... ”

I appreciate Dr. Diperna and her care about my wellbeing

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“I appreciate Dr. Diperna and her...”

I appreciate Dr. Diperna and her care about my wellbeing

Anonymous 03/29/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 21, 2026 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Comment - “ Excellent experience, I would r... ”

Excellent experience, I would recommend this doctor very highly to family and friends.

Verified Patient

“Excellent experience, I would r...”

Excellent experience, I would recommend this doctor very highly to family and friends.

Anonymous 02/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 23, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Melanie is very thorough... ”

Melanie is very thorough

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“Melanie is very thorough...”

Melanie is very thorough

Anonymous 11/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 27, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very thoughtful and caring about... ”

Very thoughtful and caring about me and my condition

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“Very thoughtful and caring about...”

Very thoughtful and caring about me and my condition

Anonymous 10/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 21, 2025 -

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata - 446 North Reading Road

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Dr Diperna always spends the tim... ”

Dr Diperna always spends the time with me that I need and really listens to me.

Verified Patient

“Dr Diperna always spends the tim...”

Dr Diperna always spends the time with me that I need and really listens to me.

Anonymous 09/21/2025

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WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Ephrata

WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - New Holland

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Gregory Brown, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Samantha Greco, PA-C - Internal Medicine Physician

John Joseph, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Arun Agrawal, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Scott Silverstein, DO - Internal Medicine Physician

Xanthi Kelly, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner

Tina Waters, CRNP - Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Cantwell, DMD - Dentist

Michael De La Cruz, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Carol Yuan-Duclair, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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