Melissa Rider, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Primary Care Provider

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Location Information

Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics, Primary Care

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

    Profile

    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 4.9 stars out of 5 stars 4.9 out of 5 293 Ratings 96 Comments

    Patient Ratings & Comments

    Question breakdown

    • Rating: 5Provider showed concern
    • Rating: 5Provider explained things clearly
    • Rating: 5Provider included you in decisions
    • Rating: 5Provider discussed treatment options
    • Rating: 5Likelihood of recommending this provider
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    I received Excellent care
    May 30, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa is the very best medical provider that I have ever seen. She is outstanding
    May 29, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa Rider is professional, kind, and very smart- always gets me what I need.
    May 24, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa Rider is wonderful - she takes the time to listen, discuss, and explain options. I feel very fortunate to have her for my primary care.
    May 21, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa is consistently awesome. She is easy to talk too, listens carefully and is very thorough.
    May 20, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa is fantastic and very valuable to me!!!
    May 15, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    M Rider went over my labs with excellent explanations and suggestions
    May 14, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa Rider is so very caring and knowledgeable.
    May 14, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa Rider is an excellent practitioner.
    May 8, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa is the greatest. She asked if I had any concerns other my thyroid results & I mentioned my feet. She looked & said I can help you. I had no idea what plagued me & was truly grateful that she is helping me.
    May 6, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Good
    April 17, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Excellent care. Accolades for Melissa can't be expressed enough. And is the BEST! Competent, professional, thoughtful, caring, compassionate, prepared. I have extreme confidence in her care.
    April 17, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Good service
    March 30, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa is empathetic, effective and efficient with the short time visits are scheduled for. The hospital should allow longer visits.
    March 27, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    I can't say enough good about Melissa Rider.
    March 25, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa Rider is an excellent practitioner. She always listens to my concerns and helps me problem solve ways to improve my health and quality of my life.
    March 18, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa Rider was amazing. First time I have seen her. I would not hesitate to see Melissa again
    March 11, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa has been providing excellent care for one year coordinating care during breast cancer and spine issues. I am extremely grateful to have her in my care plan
    March 10, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Always excellent!
    March 6, 2026
    5 stars out of 5 stars
    Melissa is always a great listener, she hears us patients and talks through the process.
    March 4, 2026