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Melissa Ruark

Melissa Ruark, FNP

Cardiology

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About the Provider

Melissa Ruark is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) with Georgia Heart Institute who sees patients in Braselton, Hamilton Mill and Bethlehem.

Melissa earned her master's degree in Nursing from Walden University. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
  • Atrial tachycardia
  • Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT)

Locations

  1. Georgia Heart Institute
  2. Georgia Heart Institute
  3. Georgia Heart Institute

Expertise

Education

  • Professional School: Walden University, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2016

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

479 ratings, 133 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Listens carefully
Shows respect for what you say
Explains in a way you understand
Spends enough time with you
Overall provider rating
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Melissa was responsive and empathetic to my questions/concerns, while comfortably discussing my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    All is well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    All was awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent service and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Always good!! Very patient!! Very nice!!Very knowledgeable!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    The entire Team was very courteous and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Very good care . The Doctor was very attentive.The Lab nurse was great .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    It has always been a very good experience.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    She needs more education on good bedside manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    It was a very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    She made ,me feel very comfortable and she was very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Very kind & attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    My care was excellent. The provider was extremely attentive to my needs and concerns. Very professional and understood my concerns with my medications. The provider gave me clear information regarding my medications they prescribe. A very sweet and kind provider. Thank you so much!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Good visit. Very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Melissa was very thorough in my exam. She explained, in detail, my recent Echo findings. She also spent a good deal of time discussing with me the Eliquis RX that I'm taking . I will definitely request her again for an appointment !!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Very easy to talk too, listened well. Knew my history. Will definitely ask to see Melissa again.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Great interaction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Melissa is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    It was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    At the clinic, everyone was professional and polite.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Everyone was very nice and friendly!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Everything was excellent! Great people.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Over all, I find NGHS network to be a "good" experience. Clean and professional with a pleasant staff. However, I miss the large screen videos of fish tank or geographical scenes. They seem to calm and distract me from my medical issues while I wait to be seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    They treat me like family

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    I wish test results were discussed and not left up to me reading MyChart. When calling the nurse sometimes the return call is hours later or the next day which is extremely scare when it's involving your heart. Melissa the NP was very nice. Seemed to really care. She was helpful and explained things for me to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Melissa Ruark is a rockstar. I get extremely anxious to go to the doctor and she always makes me feel better when I see her. She is caring, professional, and great to hear from. I wouldn't go to anyone else. The staff is also great, I just want to highlight Dr. Ruark!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    The ladies up front were so nice. They treated myself & others like we were already fiends

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Every thing went as planned.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Melissa listened like no other doctor has and seemed sincere about my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Melissa Ruark is always thorough and listens to me. Really like her alot. The whole team is friendly and efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Very good experience. I love my healthcare team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Melissa Ruark FNP. Very professional & answered all my questions & concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Great office & staff. It was a crazy morning, bad weather, bad traffic. The office was very efficient & thoughtful in getting patients in and out in a timely manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Very caring and knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Going to this office ia always great. They are very efficient and everyone cares about you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Melissa is EXCELLENT. Nobody better. Always has spot on practical advice. Very compassionate. Cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    She was so thorough and I felt very confident leaving her office

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Very positive care provider. Very knowledgeable and professional! I like her so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Very friendly and she listened to all my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Excellent!!!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    It was good. Thankful for taking care of me. I appreciate all that they have done for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE AS USUAL.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Melissa Ruark is very intelligent, thorough and caring. She is a valuable asset to NGMC.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    It was a great visit,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    The Doctor and there staff were very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Always very pleasant and greets you with smile

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Very easy to talk to. Proactive, provided great advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Everyone in the office is polite, professional, and efficient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    GA Heart In Braselton is the absolute best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    I have only had good experiences with them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Very pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    I am so grateful that she took the time to address some questions in depth that I had been bothered by for the past six months. I feel much more at ease with my condition now.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Melissa FNP took great interest & time with me listened with patience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Excellent care from the front to the back!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Melissa is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    The provider was fantastic and the check in receptionist was excellent working me into the schedule

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    I was pleased with this office visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    I've been seeing a provider in this office for 4 years. It has usually the dr.; however, this time it was the PA both have been very caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Melissa is an excellent provider. She listens to my concerns/ questions and provides information that enables me to keep my health on track.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Clear and concise answers to my questions. I left with a plan of action to better my health with lifestyle changes with the assitance of medication. Looking forward to the next check up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    She is pleasant, caring, knowledgeable, well prepared and easy to listen to. I respect Melissa very highly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Professional with a good sense of urgency

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Likelihood to recommend Melissa. She seemed quite knowledgeable about my health and concerns and needs for follow ups.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    We are always very happy with the services of this provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Love this doctor and there team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Melissa is always courteous and professional. She takes time to answer questions and explain test results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Visit went good. Melissa, the PA is always very kind and attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    My experience was great, I had trouble with my blood pressure not going very fast 40 I think I wasn't feeling very well, I chose to go to a better hospital so I went.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I arrived too early and was taken in well ahead of appointment time. That seems exceptional and unexpected. The whole experience was professional and reassuring of my choice to join this group.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I trust this provider and enjoy her. She is capable and pleasant. She listens and gives input for concerns I may have with regard to the effect family stress may give. She is very helpful and dependable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    All experiences were good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Everyone was helpful & nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    My NP at this visit was outstanding. She was more likely to listen than some doctors.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Melissa listens careful to everything I say!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    They always help me with my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    She spent a lot of time with me explaining things. She was very nice and easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    My experience was very positive with this provider. It was a follow up from a hospital stay and she was knowledgeable about my situation and answered all my questions. The office staff was very nice to deal with as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Melissa listened & answered all questions & concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I have always had good experience and felt like I was cared about. I would recommend them to anyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    It was a good visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Very impressed with entire Staff I had an opportunity to meet. Melissa is an extreme asset to your Organization. Well prepared for my initial appointment. Melissa & Team completed a thorough examination, including compassionate & knowledgeable discussion regarding my health history, as well as planning forward. My Wife .& I are very Grateful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Pleased with the first time visit with NP

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Excellent!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Timely, knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Visit was awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Provider was very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Melissa Ruark and others were very attentive, even made phone calls to get needed appointments for me. She made copies of important papers and even highlighted some things to make it easier for me to understand some information. I am almost 85 and I was very thankful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    No issues. Always excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Everything went very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Everything was very satisfactory

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    1st time seeing Melissa & highly recommend her. Friendly but professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    My Vista went well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    All were super attentive and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Excellent professionalism and courtesy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Good experience with provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Melissa was awesome. Answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent experience. Staff are very polite and helpful..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Very professional and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Very helpful and thorough. I have no complaints about my doctor visit. She provided excellent medical care and concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Very pleasant experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    It was good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Very respectful and courteous. Made you feel comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Your staff and FNP Ruark were superb - Thank you so very very kindly!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    This provider is always professional, respectful and shows concern for my health issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I have visited Melissa before. Like past visits she listens well and answers my questions. Never seems to be in a rush to end the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Excellent information and instructions from Melissa.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    The technician and the health care provider (Melissa) were professional , friendly and attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Very good excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Perfect visit every time!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Excelente, always listen well, explain clearly treat politely, with respect and a smile.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Excellent In Every Way

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Very Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Always pleasant

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    She answered all my questions about my open heart surgery. She also gave me confidence that my heart was doing great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Visit was w/PA although she is very profession/knowledgeable.

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