Melanie D. Hijaz, A.R.N.P.

Hometown:

Shawnee, KS

Office Location:

Lenexa Office

Education – College & Degree

Undergraduate:

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Washburn University

Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) from the University of Kansas Medical Center

Area(s) of Speciality:

Allergy and Family Practice

Personal

What got me interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field:

I wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember and started in the medical field as a Junior Volunteer in the hospital as a young teenager. After almost 10 years of being an RN in a variety of clinical settings, including critical and emergency care, I decided to further my career in advanced practice as a Nurse Practitioner. I have always like being intellectually challenged and find fulfillment knowing I am helping others – I feel very lucky to love what I do!

Core beliefs about practicing medicine:

I believe that providing good quality, compassionate and efficient care in a relaxed environment is important to help patients attain a better understanding of their condition and treatment. Doing so enables me to meet the holistic needs of patients and improve their quality of life.

My interests/hobbies:

Spending time with my family and friends.

Family:

I’m married to Damon and we have two sons, Zachary and Ryan along with two dogs – Buddy and Molly.

My Favorite Personal Quote:

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault