Melissa Rider, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Primary Care Provider

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Provider Locations

Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics, Primary Care

10956 Donner Pass Rd, 2nd Floor
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: (530) 582-6205

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    Melissa Rider is a Certified Physician Assistant and works at the Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics Primary Care office. She graduated from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana in 2014 and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant. Melissa joined Tahoe Forest Health System in 2016.

    Patient Satisfaction Survey

    Overall Satisfaction 5 out of 5 255 Ratings 74 Comments

    Patient Ratings & Comments

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    5Provider showed concern

    5Provider explained things clearly

    5Provider included you in decisions

    5Provider discussed treatment options

    5Likelihood of recommending this provider

    Melissa is exceptional! She is as skilled in her communication as she is as a clinician.
    October 31, 2025
    Very good
    October 30, 2025
    Melissa is the very best PA/Doctor I have had at TFHD. She is excellent. Very thorough. Thoughtful. Informative. She goes over and above.
    October 29, 2025
    Melissa is the best. She listens, is caring, understanding, has a sense of humor, etc.
    October 23, 2025
    Diana and Melisa best in class medical services, while clearly being very busy.
    September 22, 2025
    Melissa Rider provides all of the above with heart. She has empathy and concern for my health problems. She is excellent!
    September 12, 2025
    I saw Emily first, an intern that the office staff asked if it was ok for her to see me first. She was fantastic. Melissa Rider joined us and she too was attentive and got down to business to come up with a treatment plan.
    September 11, 2025
    Melissa is probably the best PA I've ever had. I've been seen by some good ones, but she is caring and listens to me always with kindness.
    September 10, 2025
    Melissa Rider is always kind, caring and knowledgeable. I am very happy she is my primary healthcare provider!
    September 8, 2025
    Outstanding!
    September 8, 2025
    Always informative, kind and engaging. A delight to work with. I feel I'm in a safe protected and caring environment. I know I'm well taken care of by Melissa. She is a gift.
    September 6, 2025
    I love seeing Melissa Rider. She is the best!
    August 30, 2025
    Melissa Rider is very thorough. She goes into detail about issues and she proposes a plan that I agree with.
    August 27, 2025
    Melissa made me feel like I was the only patient she had. She explained everything I needed to know. Melissa was wonderful!!
    August 24, 2025
    The PA was warm, intelligent, and a good communicator.
    August 22, 2025
    Melissa Rider is one of the best practitioners Tahoe Forest has. I am so lucky to have her as my PCP.
    August 13, 2025
    Melissa is great. She asks very good questions and really listens to my responses. She does not rush, and takes the time necessary to understand, explain and respond. I highly recommend her.
    August 11, 2025
    Melissa Rider is so great, explains everything really well!
    August 1, 2025
    Melissa is easy to talk to and she comes well prepared. Her manner is friendly and professional and she listens carefully to my concerns.
    July 27, 2025
    Melisa is great. I'm very impressed with her. She has my complete trust for my health care.
    July 26, 2025