Dr. Melissa Forde is a surgeon specializing in trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in the South Sound. Originally from Brentwood, CA, she completed her undergraduate studies at Duke University and earned her medical degree from Tulane University. Dr. Forde trained in general surgery at Mount Sinai West/Morningside in New York City before completing a fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Her professional interests include community outreach and violence prevention, with a particular focus on improving healthcare access and safety in underserved communities. Dr. Forde is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to all those in need.