Melissa Stone joined NEOSS in 2017. She completed her undergraduate training at Washington University in 2011 and graduate training at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences where she earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in May 2014. Melissa is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. Since graduating, Melissa has been actively treating/diagnosing patients with spinal conditions in the Boston area. Currently Melissa treats patients in the NEOSS offices and assists Dr. Parazin and Dr. Carkner in surgery. Her special interests include diagnosis and management of cervical and lumbar disorders including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis and spinal cord compression. Melissa is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.