About
Dr. Melissa Meyer is a board-certified family medicine physician and certified practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. She completed her residency in family medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. S. Army.
Dr. Meyer holds IFM certification and brings particular depth in immune-based disease and women's health. Her clinical experience spans newborns through centenarians. She treats a wide range of conditions including PCOS, depression, anxiety, coronary artery disease, chronic fatigue, hypertension, and diabetes. Root-cause thinking drives her diagnostic approach. She is passionate about reducing medication burden when lifestyle and functional interventions can address underlying causes. Her IFM practitioner profile reflects her standing within the functional medicine community.
Education & Training
Medical School
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
Residency
Family Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Additional Training
Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certification
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Meyer right for?
Dr. Meyer serves patients across every age group, from newborns to older adults. She is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, PCOS, or coronary artery disease. Patients interested in reducing medications through lifestyle and root-cause treatment will find her approach well-matched to their goals. Women seeking care for hormonal health, menopause, or PCOS benefit from her specialty focus. Those dealing with depression or anxiety may also benefit from her TMS offering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Meyer treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, obesity, PCOS, depression, anxiety, low testosterone, menopause, coronary artery disease, chronic fatigue, Crohn's disease, chronic kidney disease, and cancer screening and co-management. She also addresses acute concerns like respiratory infections and performs procedures such as laceration repair and EKGs.
Yes. Dr. Meyer holds board certification in family medicine. She also carries certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, and her profile appears in the IFM practitioner directory.
Dr. Meyer earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. She completed her family medicine residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. S. Army for 16 years before establishing Novel Healthcare.
Dr. Meyer combines conventional family medicine with functional medicine principles. She investigates root causes before recommending treatment, and she prioritizes reducing or eliminating medications when lifestyle or functional interventions can address the underlying issue. She builds individualized health plans for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Meyer treats patients of all ages, including newborns. Children with a parent membership enroll for $25 per month and receive the same full scope of care available to adult members.
Dr. Meyer completed additional training through the Institute for Functional Medicine and holds IFM certification. She applies functional medicine principles to identify root causes of chronic illness, with particular interest in immune-based disease, hormonal health, and conditions like PCOS and chronic fatigue.
Dr. Meyer treats depression and anxiety as part of her clinical scope. Novel Healthcare also offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) via NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for patients with major depressive disorder. TMS reflects Dr. Meyer's functional medicine perspective that medications are not always the best first answer.
Yes. Women's health is one of Dr. Meyer's special clinical interests. She manages contraception, hormone therapy, PCOS, menopause, and cancer screening. She also provides prenatal health optimization as part of her primary care services.
Doctor profile last updated April 17, 2026