Melissa C. Benedetto, APRN

Melissa is a Family Nurse Practitioner, board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She has been a Registered Nurse for over 10 years with a strong background in Infection Prevention. Melissa provides primary care for patients of all ages and believes that strong patient relationships are vital to providing quality healthcare. She feels that patients should be seen as individuals within their family and community. She needs to consider patient values and goals while providing care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, finding new restaurants, listening to podcasts, and reading science fiction.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I am committed to helping patients achieve their individual healthcare goals by providing high-quality care.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I feel it is important to develop trusting working relationships in healthcare. I expect collaboration and shared goals with all my patients.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
I love spending time with my family. We enjoy exploring new places in Connecticut and being together. I also enjoy restaurants, podcasts and reading.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose Family Medicine because I believe that patient goals are often about more than just the individual. We can examine relationships and health within a family system and community. I appreciate the focus on prevention, connectivity, and collaboration that Family Medicine provides.