Melissa Cane

Dr. Melissa Cane, MD, is a Family Medicine physician who grew up in Chesterton, Indiana. She earned her undergraduate degree at Indiana State University and completed medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Cane has more than 14 years of experience in primary care, focusing on building strong, long‑term relationships with her patients. She founded PrimeMD, a Direct Primary Care practice in La Porte, Indiana, where she emphasizes 60‑minute appointments, same‑day or next‑day access, and a personalized, insurance‑free model that prioritizes preventive health and patient education.

At PrimeMD, Dr. Cane’s DPC philosophy centers on eliminating the barriers of traditional insurance billing, allowing her to spend ample time with each patient, provide same‑day lab testing and medication dispensing, and maintain open communication through phone, text, and video visits. Her approach is rooted in holistic, family‑centered care, aiming to keep patients physically and mentally healthy while fostering a community of engaged, proactive members.