Melissa Himes

Melissa Himes, APRN-CNP

  • Surgery
  • Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

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614-293-3230

About Me

I am a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in general and gastrointestinal surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I provide care for patients with abdominal wall conditions, hernias and reflux disorders. My patients can rely on me for high quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter.

I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
  • Heartburn
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abdominal Wall
  • Esophageal Achalasia

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Graduate

Ohio State University College Of Nursing, Columbus, OH
3/24/2008 - 6/12/2011

Board Certification

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner
6/1/2011

Academic Information

My Department

Surgery

My Division

General and Gastrointestinal Surgery

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

104 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.5 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

    MS Himes was very thorough and treatment me with respect and dignity.

  • Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

    Very nice

  • Reviewed on Aug 06, 2025

    I had a good experience with provider

  • Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

    Caring informative explanation everything

  • Reviewed on Jul 04, 2025

    Made sure my appointments and healthy needs are met.

  • Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025

    Melissa was very kind and warm and made me feel that I was in good hands.

  • Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025

    Saw me took care of the problem answered my question

  • Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

    Melissa was great! I am very glad I met with her.

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