About
Dr. Melissa Reed grew up in Chapel Hill, NC, raised bilingual by her Puerto Rican mother. She spent summers with extended family in Puerto Rico and carried that multicultural perspective into her medical career. S. in Public Health-Nutrition from UNC-Chapel Hill, studying abroad in both Seville, Spain and Florence, Italy along the way.
After college, Dr. Reed worked as a WIC nutritionist at a migrant health clinic in Woodburn, Oregon before earning her medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. She began a Pediatrics residency at the University of Minnesota, then switched to Family Medicine to pursue the breadth of patients and ages the specialty offers. She returned to Chapel Hill to complete a Masters in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health at UNC while reapplying to residency, then finished her Family Medicine residency at UNC Family Medicine. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and brings over ten years of primary care experience to her practice. Her clinical interests span women's health, LGBTQ health, Latino health, family planning, dermatology, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive health including nutrition and integrative approaches. Outside the clinic, she is a mother of four and makes time for gardening, baking, running, reading, traveling, knitting, and sewing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UNC-Chapel Hill, B.S. Public Health-Nutrition
Medical School
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
Residency
Pediatrics (intern year), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; Family Medicine, UNC Family Medicine
Additional Training
Masters in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health, UNC-Chapel Hill
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Reed right for?
Dr. Reed serves patients from childhood through adulthood, making her a strong fit for families seeking one physician for every member. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma benefit from her continuity-focused approach. She has deep expertise in women's health, including family planning, menopause management, and gynecologic care. Patients who identify as LGBTQ or Latino will find culturally informed, affirming care. Those prioritizing preventive health, nutrition, and integrative approaches also align well with her clinical philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Reed treats a broad range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, allergies, and dermatologic conditions. She also manages mental health disorders, substance abuse, and women's health concerns such as family planning and menopause. Her training in Family Medicine and Public Health informs a preventive approach to chronic disease.
Yes, Dr. Reed holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University and completed her Family Medicine residency at UNC Family Medicine.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Reed's primary clinical interests. She performs pelvic exams, Pap smears, and manages birth control and menopause. She also provides family planning guidance as part of comprehensive primary care.
Yes, Dr. Reed sees patients starting at age five. She provides annual physicals, acute care, and chronic disease management for children, and she administers childhood vaccinations in the clinic through insurance.
Dr. Reed partners with patients to manage and, where possible, improve or reverse chronic conditions. She uses virtual visits and direct communication to monitor ongoing issues like diabetes and hypertension between appointments. She also advocates for patients when specialist referrals become necessary.
Yes, Dr. Reed grew up bilingual, raised by her Puerto Rican mother. She speaks Spanish and has a strong clinical interest in serving Latino patients.
Dr. Reed holds a Masters in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from UNC-Chapel Hill and earned her undergraduate degree in Public Health-Nutrition. She brings that public health foundation into her clinical work, with particular focus on nutrition, integrative health, and preventive care strategies.
Yes, LGBTQ health is one of Dr. Reed's stated clinical interests. She provides affirming, knowledgeable primary care to LGBTQ patients across all the services Reed Family Medicine offers.
Dr. Reed has over ten years of experience in primary care. After completing her Family Medicine residency at UNC, she worked in Raleigh family medicine clinics before opening Reed Family Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026