Melissa Oeding

Melissa Oeding is a Physician Assistant with extensive experience in gastroenterology and hospital medicine. Currently employed at Franciscan Medical Group since October 2020, Melissa provides care for general gastroenterology patients while managing conditions such as liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Prior roles include six years at Hennepin County Medical Center, where Melissa diagnosed and treated medical illnesses, prescribed medications, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient care and discharge planning. Additional experience encompasses work at Fairview Health Services and Mayo Clinic, where responsibilities included patient assessments, care coordination, and education of medical students. Melissa holds a Master's of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Augsburg University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Minnesota.