BACK TO PROVIDERS Melissa Parrish, N.P. Nurse Practitioner Rheumatology Melissa Parrish is a native of Bristol, Tennessee, and joined the MSJC team in 2013. She holds a Master of Science in nursing/family nurse practitioner degree from East Tennessee State University (2013) and is also board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. In addition, she is certified through the American College of Rheumatology and holds bachelor’s degrees in both nursing (King University) and biology (Carson Newman University). Previously, she worked for several years in cardiac care and intensive care units. Married with three sons (including a set of twins), she enjoys keeping up with her children’s activities, activities at church, and her hobbies of photography and needlepoint. Education East Tennessee State University Medical Specialists of Johnson City 303 Med Tech ParkwayJohnson City, TN 37604 Rheumatology: Suite 200 (second floor) Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm Lab Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm Schedule an appointment: (423) 794-3040