Dr. Melissa Erickson is an Oncology Primary Care physician and the Director of Cancer Survivorship & Supportive Services at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. She leads a program dedicated to supporting cancer patients and survivors by providing long-term care, managing treatment-related side effects, monitoring for cancer recurrence, and addressing chronic conditions like diabetes. Dr. Erickson’s clinic combines cancer care with general health, ensuring patients get the specialized, ongoing care they need.
Dr. Erickson has been with UC Health since 2014 and shifted her focus to cancer survivorship in 2017 after seeing the need for more dedicated support for cancer patients and survivors. She then opened the region’s first oncology primary care clinic to care for patients with active cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic cancer risks.
Dr. Erickson is passionate about whole-person wellness. She helps patients manage long-term health issues through healthy lifestyle changes in areas like diet, exercise, stress reduction, and smoking cessation. Her dedication has been recognized with awards, including Cincinnati Magazine’s Top Doctor and the Unsung Hero Award from Cancer Family Care.
Outside of work, Dr. Erickson enjoys biking, gardening, playing the clarinet, cheering on the Cincinnati Reds, and spending time with her family.
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