About Melissa
Melissa is a native of the Capital District. She received her Bachelor of Science from Russell Sage College in 1995 majoring in Athletic Training. She completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute in 1997. She worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer for 5 years and remains a Board Certified Athletic Trainer by the BOC.
In August 2002 she graduated from the Albany Medical College-Hudson Valley Physician Assistant Program. She has been board certified by NCCPA since 2002. Melissa worked for two years as a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA at Albany Medical Center. In 2004 she joined Schenectady Regional Orthopedics as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant working there for over ten years before joining the OrthoNY Team in 2014.
Melissa works with Dr. Eric Aronowitz in both the office and the operating room treating sports medicine patients. She also assists Dr. Aronowitz in providing sports medicine coverage for Union College Athletics, local area high schools, and sports organizations.
My Team
Melissa’s Reviews
Melissa is wonderful ! She is so approachable, attentive and friendly. Makes you very comfortable and obviously intelligent. I will request her again if needed and highly recommend her!
Nancy Eddings
September 6th 2026
Nancy Eddings
September 6th 2026
I am very pleased with the care I have received at Ortho NY in Schenectady so far. I went in for help with an injury that was not healing on its own …
Jo-Ann Pangburn
September 3rd 2026
Jo-Ann Pangburn
September 3rd 2026
She is Excellent
Felix Cardona
July 21st 2026
Felix Cardona
July 21st 2026
I woke up this morning feeling like a 6 pain level wise for my shoulder and thats better than I’ve felt in 2 month’s. Thank you for suggesting that I receive a …
Theresa Rickard
June 27th 2026
Theresa Rickard
June 27th 2026
Melissa was informative, attentive, and an absolute pleasure!
Holly Vellano
June 24th 2026
Holly Vellano
June 24th 2026
I have seen Melissa Manus on a number of visits for different issues. She is professional competent, kind and listens. She provides excellent recommendations and follow through. I highly recommend her.
Jill Barker
June 13th 2026
Jill Barker
June 13th 2026
From the moment I made my appointment until the time I checked out, the whole process went smoothly. The staff was friendly. Melissa Manus, RPAC was very efficient. She took the time …
Fatemma Shadwick
June 12th 2026
Fatemma Shadwick
June 12th 2026
Melissa Manus is the best. She always answers any questions and concerns I may have. My son has received the best care from OrthoNY!
Beth Haverly
June 5th 2026
Beth Haverly
June 5th 2026
I was anxious for years in getting a cortisone injection, Melissa does a grest job.
Gregory Hurd
May 30th 2026
Gregory Hurd
May 30th 2026
I Had a very pleasant experience., Melissa is very knowledgeable and caring !
Dawn Alex
May 30th 2026
Dawn Alex
May 30th 2026