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Anschutz Medical Campus
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Aurora, CO 80045
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Melissa Lindsey, CPNP-PC, MSN, RN
Provider's Specialties
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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My care philosophy
I have a longstanding devotion to improving health outcomes for all children through evidence-based patient care, collaboration with members of the health care team, research, and connection with families.
My approach is gentle and thorough, and it brings me great joy to partner with families to achieve the best possible outcomes. I love to learn about each patient’s life outside of the clinic because I believe that the health of each person grows within their home, school, and community environments. Inside the clinic, I love working with all members of the health care team to develop a comprehensive plan of care that works best for your family.
Get to know Melissa Lindsey, CPNP-PC, MSN, RN
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
Undergraduate 2007
Eckerd College (FL)
Graduate 2014
University of Pennsylvania
Graduate 2015
University of Pennsylvania
Advanced Practice Provider Research Fellowship Award 2018
Center for Pediatric Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Advanced Practice Provider Clinical Leader Expert 2020
Center for Advanced Practice, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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