Melissa Ruark, FNP

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Walden University	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on January 31, 2026 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Melissa was responsive and empat... ”

Melissa was responsive and empathetic to my questions/concerns, while comfortably discussing my condition.

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“Melissa was responsive and empat...”

Melissa was responsive and empathetic to my questions/concerns, while comfortably discussing my condition.

Anonymous 01/31/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 07, 2026 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Very good care . The Doctor was ... ”

Very good care . The Doctor was very attentive.The Lab nurse was great .

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“Very good care . The Doctor was ...”

Very good care . The Doctor was very attentive.The Lab nurse was great .

Anonymous 01/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 14, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Melissa Ruark is a rockstar. I ... ”

Melissa Ruark is a rockstar. I get extremely anxious to go to the doctor and she always makes me feel better when I see her. She is caring, professional, and great to hear from. I wouldn't go to anyone else. The staff is also great, I just want to highlight Dr. Ruark!

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“Melissa Ruark is a rockstar. I ...”

Anonymous 11/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 04, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 11/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 07, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Melissa Ruark is very intelligen... ”

Melissa Ruark is very intelligent, thorough and caring. She is a valuable asset to NGMC.

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“Melissa Ruark is very intelligen...”

Melissa Ruark is very intelligent, thorough and caring. She is a valuable asset to NGMC.

Anonymous 10/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 30, 2026 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ All is well... ”

All is well

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“All is well...”

All is well

Anonymous 01/30/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 10, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Good visit. Very professional.... ”

Good visit. Very professional.

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“Good visit. Very professional....”

Good visit. Very professional.

Anonymous 12/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 08, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Every thing went as planned.... ”

Every thing went as planned.

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“Every thing went as planned....”

Every thing went as planned.

Anonymous 11/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 22, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Melissa is EXCELLENT. Nobody bet... ”

Melissa is EXCELLENT. Nobody better. Always has spot on practical advice. Very compassionate. Cares.

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“Melissa is EXCELLENT. Nobody bet...”

Melissa is EXCELLENT. Nobody better. Always has spot on practical advice. Very compassionate. Cares.

Anonymous 10/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 04, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ The Doctor and there staff were ... ”

The Doctor and there staff were very helpful

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“The Doctor and there staff were ...”

The Doctor and there staff were very helpful

Anonymous 10/04/2025

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Zaid Said, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Dr Gregory Altemose, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Evan Hiner, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Andrew Porter, PA - Physician Assistant

Vanessa Rusu, PA - Physician Assistant

Ifeoma Ezeh Omoregie, PA - Internal Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant

Zachary George, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Maria "Mia" Vetrano, PA - Physician Assistant

Jeh-wei "Vivian" Cheng, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Stephen Prater, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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