Dr. Melissa S. Krawiec (née Williams) is a board-certified Family Practice physician and Virginia native.
Dr. Krawiec earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Military Institute in 2001 and completed her medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005.
She completed internship at WVU’s Charleston Area Medical Center and family practice residency at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine.
Following several years in Family Practice and Urgent Care in the Portland, Maine area, Dr. Krawiec joined the U.S. Department of State as a Regional Medical Officer. She served two overseas tours in this capacity, in New Delhi, India and Warsaw, Poland, respectively.
Following over a decade of service in the U.S. State Department she is thrilled to join the VMI family and give back to the Institute in such a meaningful way.
Licensure
Virginia Osteopathic Medicine License 0102207226, ACTIVE, exp. 04/30/2026 Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure D01948, ACTIVE, exp. 04/30/2025 Pennsylvania Board of Osteopathic Medicine 0501551, INACTIVE, exp. 10/31/2012
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP):
Board certified in Family Medicine/OMT, ACTIVE, exp. 12/31/2025
Education
- 7/01/06 – 06/27/08 Family Practice Residency with an OMM focus
- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- DME: Joel Kase D.O.
- 655 Main St.
- Saco, ME 04072
- 07/01/05 -06/30/06 Traditional Rotating Internship Charleston Area Medical Center
- WVU School of Medicine
- DME: Arthur Rubin D.O.
- 3110 MacCorkle Ave SE Charleston, WV 25304
- 2001-2005 Doctor of Osteopathy
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 400 N. Lee St.
- Lewisburg, WV 24901
- 1997-2001 Bachelor of Science Biology (Cum Laude) Virginia Military Institute
- Lexington, VA 24450
Work Experience
- May 2023 – Present: Institute Physician, Virginia Military Institute
- July 2021- May 2023: Medical Officer, US Department of State
- Washington, D.C.: Responsibilities include management oversight of a multi-disciplinary team of officers responsible for the Occupational Health needs of the workforce. Act as a focal point on occupational medicine and health issues with knowledge of applicable laws and guidance for environmental, safety and occupational medical issues as applied in a federal workforce. Maintaining optimal organizational effectiveness in dealing with a spectrum of occupational issues including those related to health and safety, industrial process, job related annual (JRA) exams, and regulatory requirements. Have input into the decision-making process related to health, safety and environmental issues as they relate to the worldwide workforce.
- August 2017-July 2021: Medical Officer, US Department of State
- Warsaw, Poland: Providing direct medical care to officers and dependent family members assigned at US embassies across Central and Eastern Europe. Provided primary medical care to children and adults including pre-natal care and women’s health care. Responsibilities included clinical oversight to a region of embassy Health Units, oversight of staff, traditional medical care of officers and dependents, and unique challenges such as remote medevac arrangements, Disaster and Emergency Response, Pandemic Planning for facility and region, and assessment of impact of medical diagnoses on job performance/capabilities.
- December 2014-August 2017: Medical Officer, US Department of State
- Washington, D.C.: Responsibilities included medevac support to officers and their family members who were ill or injured overseas and assessment of impact of medical diagnoses on job performance/capabilities for officers being cleared to travel overseas. Frequent overseas travel for medical support to VIP travelers/delegations.
- August 2012-December 2014: Medical Officer, US Department of State
- New Delhi, India: Direct medical care to officers and dependents assigned at US embassies across South Asia. Provided primary medical care to children and adults including pre-natal care and women’s health care. Responsibilities included clinical oversight to a region of embassy Health Units, oversight of staff, traditional medical care of officers and dependents, and unique challenges such as remote medevac arrangements, Disaster and Emergency Response, Pandemic Planning for facility and region, and assessment of impact of medical diagnoses on job performance/capabilities.
- September 2011- August 2012: Medical Officer, US Department of State
- Washington, D.C.: Responsibilities included preparation for deployment overseas, medevac support to officers and their family members who were ill or injured overseas and assessment of impact of medical diagnoses on job performance/capabilities for officers being cleared to travel overseas.
- Jul 2008 -Aug 2011Per Diem Physician (average 12-15 12 hour shifts/mo)
- Mercy Express Care
- 144 State Street
- Portland, Maine 04101
- Jan 2010-Aug 2011 Per Diem Physician (average 5-8 shifts/mo)
- Windham Family Practice
- 409 Roosevelt Trail
- Windham, Maine 04087
- Aug 2008 – Dec 2010 Family Practice Physician
- Massabesic Regional Medical Center
- Waterboro, Maine 04087
Recent Continuing Medical Education
- August 2022: 5-day Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation course, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
- May 1-4, 2022: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) Annual conference (AOHC), Salt Lake City, UT
- May 5, 2022: Medical Center Occupational Health Basics, AOHC Salt Lake City, UT
- April 30, 2022: Spirometry Testing in Occupational Health 2022, AOHC Salt Lake City, UT
- April 29, 2022: AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition, AOHC Salt Lake City, UT
- May 10-14, 2021: US Department of State Virtual RMO CME
- March 4-8, 2019: US Department of State RMO CME, Lisbon, Portugal February 12-16, 2018: US Department of State RMO CME, Miami, FLA March 15-19, 2017: AOBFP Annual Convocation and Practical OMT Exam March 9-12, 2017 Family Practice Board Review Course, Reston, VA Jan 2014 US Department of State RMO CME, Atlanta, Georgia
- Mar 2013 US Department of State RMO CME, Bangkok, Thailand
DEA LICENSE: FK 2646733 exp 12/31/2025
VA Board of Pharmacy: License for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances: 0213003089
NPI Number: 1669663209
BLS Certification: expires 02/19/2027