SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Melanie Shales, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Family Medicine
SSM Health Dean Medical Group
1821 S. Stoughton Road Madison, WI 53716
Melanie Shales is a certified physician assistant in family medicine. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, WI and earned her master's in physician assistant studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine in North Chicago, IL.
Shales is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants.
In her free time, Melanie enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, biking, and camping.
Shales is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants.
In her free time, Melanie enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, biking, and camping.
About Me
Specialties
Physician Assistant
Family Medicine
Gender
Female
Education
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Master of Science, 2009
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Medical Interests
Primary care
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.8Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
135 ratings,
66 reviews
6/24/2026
Melanie is fabulous!!!! Very knowledgeable and personable!!!! Understood me and my situation. She is the best!!!!!
6/22/2026
Have seen Melanie a long yime before// she is very good on details and doesn't dismiss complaints lightly
6/18/2026
Very thorough while making the visit comfortable.
6/14/2026
I strongly recommend Melanie to anyone who needs a primary care provider. She is knowledgeable, kind, and wonderful to work with regardless of medical need.
6/5/2026
Melanie has ALWAYS been a great provider and, in my opinion, a great person!! That’s what makes her a great provider
Map & Directions
SSM Health Dean Medical Group
1821 S. Stoughton RoadMadison, WI 53716
Mon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
