Melissa Aswad, PA-C

Contact Melissa Aswad: 

• Avondale: 623-238-7330    
• Glendale: 623-238-7490

Biography

• College: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
• Physician Assistant Program: Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, AZ
• Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Language: English

Melissa Aswad is a twice-graduate of Northern Arizona University with both her Bachelor of Science (BS, 2014) and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS, 2021).  Prior to starting her career as a physician assistant, Melissa worked as a medical laboratory scientist after completing her training at the Cleveland Clinic.  She worked in a hospital laboratory for several years performing complex testing but missed interacting directly with patients.  This led her to return to school and pursuing a career as a physician assistant.  She has experienced caregiving for a loved one with cancer and enjoys assisting her patients and their families in navigating a new diagnosis.  She particularly enjoys assisting patients in living with metastatic cancer and helping them maximize their life outside of the oncology office.  When she is not working Melissa enjoys hiking, backpacking, attending live music, reading, and spending time with her husband and cat.