Melissa Ruark, FNP

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Walden University	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on September 24, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Everyone in the office is polite... ”

Everyone in the office is polite, professional, and efficient.

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“Everyone in the office is polite...”

Everyone in the office is polite, professional, and efficient.

Anonymous 09/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 09, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ The provider was fantastic and t... ”

The provider was fantastic and the check in receptionist was excellent working me into the schedule

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“The provider was fantastic and t...”

The provider was fantastic and the check in receptionist was excellent working me into the schedule

Anonymous 09/09/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 02, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ I've been seeing a provider in t... ”

I've been seeing a provider in this office for 4 years. It has usually the dr.; however, this time it was the PA both have been very caring!

Verified Patient

“I've been seeing a provider in t...”

I've been seeing a provider in this office for 4 years. It has usually the dr.; however, this time it was the PA both have been very caring!

Anonymous 09/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 11, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Everyone was helpful & nice.... ”

Everyone was helpful & nice.

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“Everyone was helpful & nice....”

Everyone was helpful & nice.

Anonymous 08/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 06, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Melissa listens careful to every... ”

Melissa listens careful to everything I say!

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“Melissa listens careful to every...”

Melissa listens careful to everything I say!

Anonymous 08/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 17, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ Melissa FNP took great interest ... ”

Melissa FNP took great interest & time with me listened with patience.

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“Melissa FNP took great interest ...”

Melissa FNP took great interest & time with me listened with patience.

Anonymous 09/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 08, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ I was pleased with this office v... ”

I was pleased with this office visit.

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“I was pleased with this office v...”

I was pleased with this office visit.

Anonymous 09/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 22, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Comment - “ We are always very happy with th... ”

We are always very happy with the services of this provider.

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“We are always very happy with th...”

We are always very happy with the services of this provider.

Anonymous 08/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 10, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ My NP at this visit was outstand... ”

My NP at this visit was outstanding. She was more likely to listen than some doctors.

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“My NP at this visit was outstand...”

My NP at this visit was outstanding. She was more likely to listen than some doctors.

Anonymous 08/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 06, 2025 -

Georgia Heart Institute - 1404 River Place Suite 501

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Excellent visit... ”

Excellent visit

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“Excellent visit...”

Excellent visit

Anonymous 08/06/2025

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Savannah Sanders, PA - Physician Assistant

Laura Divoky, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Margaret "Peggy" Trupiano, AGACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Maria "Mia" Vetrano, PA - Physician Assistant

Evan Hiner, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Zachary George, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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

Ryan Whitney, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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

Andrew Porter, PA - Physician Assistant

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