About
Dr. Marissa Versalle, DO, completed her medical studies at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine through an accelerated 4+4 program she entered at age 17. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and then spent a year there as an attending hospitalist. She has worked at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital since 2018 and holds privileges at both Lake Forest and Highland Park hospitals.
Her clinical focus covers healthy aging, preventive medicine, geriatric care, and chronic disease management including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. She creates tailored lifestyle prescriptions that address diet, exercise, sleep, and stress. Her hospitalist background sharpened her diagnostic skills and gave her deep familiarity with local specialists. Known for kindness and clarity, she excels at explaining medical concepts so patients feel informed and confident. Outside medicine, she tends her garden, works out regularly, and shares her home with her dogs Mac and Bear.
Education & Training
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (accelerated 4+4 program)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Additional Training
Attending Hospitalist, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (post-residency)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Versalle right for?
Dr. Versalle is a strong fit for adults focused on healthy aging and long-term preventive care. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol benefit from her thorough, lifestyle-centered approach. Her geriatric medicine background makes her especially well-suited for older adults navigating complex health needs. Patients who want a physician who listens carefully and explains things clearly will feel at home in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Versalle treats a broad range of adult conditions, with a strong focus on chronic disease management. Her clinical work covers diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She also specializes in healthy aging, geriatric care, and preventive medicine.
Dr. Versalle pairs evidence-based treatment with personalized lifestyle prescriptions. She addresses diet, exercise, sleep, and stress as active components of each patient's care plan. Her goal is to give patients both the tools and the understanding to manage their health confidently.
O. from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine through an accelerated program she entered at age 17. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and then spent a year there as an attending hospitalist.
Yes. Dr. Versalle holds privileges at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Highland Park Hospital. She has practiced at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital since 2018, and her hospitalist background gives her strong familiarity with the local specialist community.
Yes. Dr. Versalle specializes in geriatric medicine alongside internal and preventive medicine. She brings focused expertise to the care of older adults managing multiple or complex health conditions. Her warm, clear communication style helps patients feel informed and at ease.
Dr. Versalle excels at translating medical concepts into plain language. Patients consistently describe her as kind and clear. She focuses on making sure each person leaves their visit feeling informed and confident about their care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026