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Melissa Afonso Duarte Santos, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Santos earned her master’s degree in nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) as well as her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Melissa has a special interest in adult primary care and experience as a registered nurse on the oncology unit at Miriam Hospital. Prior to nursing, Melissa dedicated many years to cancer research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a 4th degree black belt in karate and is an active member of the Portuguese community.
Locations
Primary
Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care - Warren Avenue Primary Care
900 Warren Avenue, Suite 400
East Providence, RI 02914
Education
- Post Graduate: Simmons College, Boston
- Bachelor's Degree: Simmons College, Boston
Specialties
- Advanced Practice Professional
Areas of Expertise
- Primary Care