
Melissa J Scala, NP
Pediatrics
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 12-21
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Melissa J Scala
About
As a childhood cancer survivor and now Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner, my mission is to transform my personal journey into a source of strength, empathy, and hope for the children and families I serve. Guided by gratitude for the care I once received, I am committed to advocating for each child’s dignity, supporting families through their most challenging moments, and fostering trust through understanding and shared experience. I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that not only addresses the physical aspects of treatment but also nurtures the emotional resilience of patients and their loved ones. My purpose is to bring light, healing, and a sense of possibility to every child’s fight against cancer, ensuring that no patient or family ever feels alone on their journey.
Academic Title
Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics
Expertise
Education
- Professional Nursing: Stony Brook University, Pediatrics, 2025
- Professional Nursing: Stony Brook University, 2019
Board Certifications
- -: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2025
Insurance
- (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE HMO
- (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE MEDICAID
- (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE SR
- (Emblem) HIP
- AETNA
- Affinity
- Beech Street/Multiplan/PHCS
- CIGNA PPO
- Fidelis
- GHI / MEDICARE PLUS
- GHI CBP
- HEALTHFIRST
- Humana Military
- MAGNACARE
- MET EMPIRE
- OXFORD
- UNITED HEALTH CARE / CHP / MEDICAID
- UNITED HEALTHCARE
- US Family Health Plan

