Melissa Horton, PA-C

Melissa Horton is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois before completing her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) at Touro University, where she graduated as salutatorian of the inaugural class at the Illinois campus. In her clinical practice, Melissa provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care, with a particular passion for birth control counseling and supporting women through every stage of life. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, walking alongside them through both challenges and milestones in their healthcare journeys.

Keywords Abnormal Pap smears, HPV (human papillomavirus), PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), heavy or painful periods, abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal infections, chronic vaginitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), pelvic pain, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, menopause, perimenopause, hormonal imbalances, STD/STI infections, pelvic organ prolapse, infertility, breast health concerns, high-risk pregnancy, twin or multiple pregnancies, advanced maternal age, recurrent miscarriage, gestational diabetes, chronic hypertension in pregnancy, postpartum depression, osteoporosis, cervical dysplasia, polyp detection, adolescent gynecologic disorders, vaginal dryness or atrophy, sexual dysfunction, hormone deficiency, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Well-woman exams and annual visits, adolescent and teen gynecology, abnormal Pap smears and HPV management, colposcopy and LEEP procedures, birth control counseling and options, IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon placement and removal, painful or heavy periods, vaginal infections and discharge, chronic vaginitis and vulvoscopy, pelvic pain evaluation, fertility evaluations and counseling, endometriosis diagnosis and treatment, menopause and perimenopause care, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), STD/STI screening and management, pessary fitting and management, breast health and cancer screening, family planning and preconception counseling, routine prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, twin and multiple pregnancies, advanced maternal age care, recurrent miscarriage evaluation, gestational diabetes management, preterm labor history monitoring, genetic testing and carrier screening, amniocentesis, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), breastfeeding support, postpartum care and depression screening, osteopathic manipulative techniques, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, robotic-assisted hysterectomy, alternatives to hysterectomy, laparoscopic surgery, da Vinci robotic surgery, hysteroscopy, myomectomy (fibroid surgery), endometrial ablation, tubal ligation (sterilization), dilation and curettage (D&C), hysterosalpingogram (HSG), fetal ultrasound, gynecologic ultrasound, non-stress test (NST), biophysical profile (BPP), phlebotomy services, colposcopy, LEEP procedure, endometrial biopsy, in-office hysteroscopy.