Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center
- 26900 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
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- Chagrin Falls Family Health Center
- 551 Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Kent State University, 2019
- Undergraduate: Kent State University, 2013
- Undergraduate: The Ohio State University, 2010
Board Certifications
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner: National Certification Corporation, 2019
Research & Publications
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As of 2024-10-02, Dr. Rackus has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
167 ratings, 24 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Excellent doctor with amazing bedside manners. Very compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
It was a great visit. She was patient, answered all of my questions. I never felt rushed or ignored. She throughly explained how to complete a breast exam and when to do it since I had a hysterectomy. Overall amazing visit and I am glad she will be my provider going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr. Rackus is always caring and considerate. Listens and provides helpful information. No complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Melissa is absolutely excellent! And love her Saturday availability!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Melissa was extremely thoroughly and helpful. She answered every question that I had. She took exceptional care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Missy is amazing! Whenever I am speaking, she stops with everything she's doing and looks at me in the face and pays attention to my concerns or questions and answers each one in depth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Melissa is wonderful. She always takes the time to listen to the good and the concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Melissa Rackus was very kind, caring and extremely competent. She explained everything thoroughly. I enjoyed having her for my caregiver.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
She was ready and willing to schedule a specialist if I wanted it and was very willing to listen to my concerns about past procedures.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
She was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Melissa is very personable. She treats me with respect and always thoroughly explains what she's doing during the exam and when I can expect test results, etc. She makes the effort to help me feel comfortable and confident that she's doing her best to provide me with good care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Melissa Rackus is my favorite obgyn provider I have seen so far (and I've had 3 kids, so I've seen a lot of people!). She really takes the time to listen and explain the exam. I also loved how she worked with her student that was shadowing and taught her how to do the exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Melissa is wonderful. I feel very lucky to have her as one of my health care providers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
She took the time to listen to me and helped me move forward with my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Very impressed the first time im seeming Rackus. She took her time with me, showed interest, and was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Melissa was very thorough. My first visit to see her and will definitely return for future needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
She made me feel very comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
I would recommend her. She was very attentive and shared upcoming visits might look like
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I was nervous about the appointment. The doctor explained everything and made sure I was comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
NP Racos was very kind, patient and, most of all knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable having her service me with the confidence that she's an expert in her field. She is very proactive explains everything and the reason behind it. I would certainly recommend her hands down.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Melissa is very kind and compassionate. She listens and shows concern. She is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Love Ms. Rackus!!! Literally the best doctor since I was a teenage
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
My doctor Melissa Rackus is literally the best! I always enjoy seeing her and she makes me feel comfortable. The nurse assistant was also very nice and sweet