MELISSA LAUNDER

Dr. Melissa N. Launder, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer and Family Physician at Exceptional Care Center in Trinity, Florida. She leads a Direct Primary Care practice that emphasizes patient‑first care, same‑day or next‑day appointments, telemedicine, and transparent, low‑cost membership pricing. Dr. Launder’s approach centers on building long‑term relationships, providing comprehensive preventive care, and offering extensive in‑office testing without the barriers of insurance co‑pays.

She earned her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine and completed a Family Medicine residency at the University of South Florida Morsani (Morton Plant Mease Health Care). Board‑certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Launder has over 20 years of experience treating a wide range of conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease, while championing the Direct Primary Care model.