Melissa Foner is a certified Physician Assistant and National Certified Counselor with experience in family medicine, behavioral health and obesity medicine. Melissa believes in partnering with patients as they address their varied health needs – whether a seasonal virus or a chronic illness. She sees her role as a primary care provider in addressing immediate health needs, coordinating care with specialists and guiding patients’ preventive care. Her interests also focus on behavioral health and believes that the primary care provider has a duty to screen, treat and/or refer for mental health needs. She also views obesity as a primary care issue and participates in PAs in Obesity Medicine pact which is a national interest group focused on pharmacological and behavioral treatment for obesity. A lifelong Memphian, Melissa founded Care Memphis Clinic so that she could practice family medicine in a community she loves and she remains grateful to her patients who trust her with their healthcare. She feels fortunate to work with Michelle Jones, FNP and Dr. Ball as her collaborating physician and with a professional staff who understand competence and compassion as two necessary ingredients in medicine.