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FemaleAbout Melissa Walther
Biography
Melissa Aukerman Walther, MD, knows what it means to be an advocate for patient health and well-being. The daughter of a family physician in rural western Ohio, Dr. Walther witnessed her father’s passion and tireless commitment as the only physician for many towns in the region. This foundation instilled in her a desire to continue his legacy of excellence and innovation in primary care.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree cum laude from Duke University, Dr. Walther attended Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, where she earned a medical degree with distinction and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She then completed her family medicine residency at University of Washington affiliate Providence Early in her career, Dr. Walther was in a group practice in Seattle, but after moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana, she pursued her passion for caring for the underserved, staffing community health centers and free clinics. Even after returning to a multispecialty group practice, she continued to volunteer with a healthcare center providing free care for low-income adults.
Most recently, Dr. Walther was a family physician with Parkview Physicians Group in Fort Wayne, an organization with nearly 900 providers serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. One of the group’s highest rated physicians, she consistently achieved outstanding scores in quality and patient satisfaction and received Parkview Foundation’s Guardian Angel award (2019) for service excellence. She also served as a trusted caregiver for many of her fellow physicians.
With 25 years of experience providing exceptional patient care, Dr. Walther moved to Florida’s Treasure Coast in 2021 to join Cleveland Clinic Indian River Concierge Medicine. As her three adult children pursue careers of their own, she is thrilled to be near family who have been part of the Jensen Beach community for 80 years.
Dr. Walther is deeply invested in delivering patient-centered care and sees concierge medicine as a return to the personal, comprehensive and responsive care of her father’s practice. She is highly experienced in managing the care of older, medically complex patients who require enhanced specialty care coordination. As an avid marathon runner and Ironman triathlete, she also has a special interest in caring for athletes throughout their lives.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Providence Medical Center-Seattle (Washington), 1998
- Medical Education: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1995
- Undergraduate: Duke University School of Medicine, 1990
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1998
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
218 ratings, 59 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 7/9/2026
Brandi in Dr Walther''s office is a true gem!!! So professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
I am thrilled with the quality of care and professionalism of Dr. Walther.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther and Staff are excellent- very happy that she's my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther and her team are A+++
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Doctor is always very well prepared, asks numerous questions exploring different facets of a problem for deeper understanding. She is highly professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther and her team have an extraordinary level of kindness and compassion for their patients. All concerns are taken seriously, explained fully and followed up on. I have never felt so well cared fot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
I only wish you had a slot here for EXCELLENT. The term very good does not begin to describe Dr. Walther''s practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is an extraordinary Doctor in every way, and provides wonderful health care to my wife and me! We are deeply grateful to Dr. Walther.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther and her team go the extra mile to make sure she is available to her patients, never a problem to see her or consult with her by phone or text
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther and her team are exceptional on every dimension. My wife and I have lived in a lot of different places. This team is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
She is thorough, empathetic and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Excellent care from Dr Walther
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther is extremely responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Can''t say enough about how happy I am with Dr. Walther and her staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is the best medical professional I have ever had an appointment with. MVP
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is a wonderful gifted Doctor. She cares so much, is always so prepared and offers intelligent thoughtful options. She's always available and returns calls promptly. She's never in a rush and always gives quality time. My husband and I couldn't be happier with the practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
I am so very impressed with the thoroughness Dr Walther's care. I am grateful I am her patient and I look forward to working with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Excellent experience. Staff and Dr. Walther very very impressive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther is off the charts good. She listens, she cares, and she is extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is a wonderful, caring, kind, thoughtful doctor. You ars fortunate to have her and her awesome staff with the hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther provides the best primary care/Internal Medicine I have ever encountered in my well over 70 years. She is the captain of my medical care. I have never felt so confident about my medical concerns being properly treated and coordinated between many disciplines. She is extremely competent, professional and caring while being efficient and suiting her treatment recommendations to the individual patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
I really appreciate Dr Walther''s concern for me as a patient. She calls to follow up on how I''m going. She also very available when ever I need to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Always a great experience with Dr. Walther and her staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther and her team are an A++. Very kind, caring and competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Without Dr Walther coordinating care at Cleveland Clinic getting treated there can be very challenging!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther never rushes you. She goes over ever detail and spends the time you need to understand any diagnostic test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Melissa Walther is a great doctor with an outstanding staff. We are lucky to have Dr. Walther and her staff on our team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther, Brandi and the entire team are extraordinarily wonderful in every way!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walthers is a high skilled physician and a kind and caring person. She looks at the total picture of the patient and adjust treatments as necessary. I am blessed to have her looking out for my healthcare needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Very pleased and grateful for Dr. Walther. She is very special and a blessing to our family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther was fabulous on all counts. Expressed deep caring for my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
I had an issue and called the officce in the morning and was able to see Dr Walther in early afternoon. DR Walther and her staff provide excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is a superb physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther and her entire team are extraordinarily wonderful in every way!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Melissa is one in a million. I couldn''t be more pleased with the quality of her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is an amazing doctor. I''ve recommended her to many of my friends. She''s a terrific combination of extremely competent and professional while also being a great listener and very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther is extremely knowledgeable and well read. She readily consults with other professionals and frequently incorporates their insights into my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Signing up for concierge medicine with Dr Walther was the best health care decision I ever made. Dr Walther is terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
We are very fortunate to have Dr Walther and her team as our core physician team..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Love Dr Walther! She saved my life last year!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walthers is amazing, kind, thoughtful. She leaves no stone unturned M
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
I continually recommend Dr. Walther to others!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is absolutely amazing in all aspects. She is by far the best Dr. I have ever experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther has my best interests at heart. She made several suggestions that showed her concern about my health issues and spent time explaining why she made these suggestions. She is kind and caring and very knowledgeable. I like working together with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
A++ Dr. Walther and her team is amazing and extraordinary in every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther is very responsive and easy to reach, she does not always have control/priority of timing or appointments across the system.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
I think there should be a number 6 for excellent not just very good. Dr. Walther is excellent on all above accounts. She is the most caring, compassionate, intelligent, gifted, kind, lovely person and Doctor we have ever had treat us. My husband and I feel so blessed to have Dr. Walther caring for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
EXCELLENT - EVERY QUALITY A PHYSICIAN COULD EVER BE!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther is an amazingly smart and knowledgeable and very engaged in my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Wonderful and amazing! Such a fantastic practice, such a fantastic care provider. Dr. Walther goes way above and beyond any health care practitioner I have ever experienced before. She is so thorough and so caring, and her team is amazing too
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr. Walther and her staff are very professional and really care about their patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther is an excellent doctor and always takes the time to listen and explain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr.Walther was clearly born to be a doctor! She is amazing - thorough, proactive, dedicated, and personable. My husband and I are blessed to have her as our doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
Dr Walther is amazing!! She studied my earlier records of my visit with her and was fully prepared to discuss all of those issues.. Wow!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
She is always very thorough which is appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Walther is the best. I am very happy to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Walther and her staff do an outstanding job of keeping me informed. Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
There is no finer physical than Doctor Walther! Not only is she knowledgable, she is courteous thorough and genuinely caring in her discussions regarding my current medical issue and my overall health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Walther is very well prepared and thoughtful on many fronts when making decisions.