Melissa Peritz is a dedicated nurse clinician with over 20 years of experience in both acute care and community health settings. Her career has included leadership roles such as head nurse in a fast-paced emergency clinic, nurse clinician in a family medicine (GMF) setting and she continues to share her expertise through her current teaching role at John Abbott College.
Melissa’s nursing practice is deeply rooted in a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. She prioritizes active listening and attentiveness to each patient’s concerns, recognizing that healing involves more than just clinical treatment—it requires understanding, empathy, and respect.
She strives for patients to feel heard, valued, and genuinely cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Nursing Specialities/interests include:
- Allergy: desensitization injections
- Acute care/triage
- Liaison nursing
- Health promotion & Lifestyle education
