Melissa Rasberry

Dr. Melissa Rasberry is a board‑certified Family Medicine physician and the founder of Lake Area Direct Care. Her passion for family medicine and preventative health drives her to build long‑term relationships with patients, empowering them to lead healthier lives. She created the Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice to overcome traditional healthcare barriers, offering longer consultations, personalized care plans, and greater accessibility.

At Lake Area Direct Care, Dr. Rasberry emphasizes a partnership model where patients receive more time, attention, and individualized care. The practice focuses on identifying barriers to healthy habits, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventative strategies, all while maintaining direct, same‑day or next‑day access through in‑office, virtual, and after‑hours options.