Dr. Melissa Sherman, MD, FASAM, is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Brown University/Women & Infants Hospital. A graduate of Swarthmore College, she also holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification and specializes in maternal mental health and addiction medicine.
Dr. Melissa Sherman, MD, FASAM, is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Brown University/Women & Infants Hospital. A graduate of Swarthmore College, she also holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certification and specializes in maternal mental health and addiction medicine.
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Excellent bedside manner, Dr Sherman is very knowledgeable esp around menopause management choices and takes the time to listen and talk with you.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent care by Dr. Sherman! She addressed all my concerns and had a plan of care for me. She is very attentive, caring, and empathetic. Glad i switched to her practice! She is top notch!!!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I felt like a task to be completed and not a parent needing care.
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
The most thorough doctor I’ve ever had. She listens to what is going on with you and if she doesn’t have an answer right away she will find it.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
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Essex County OB/GYN – Haverhill
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Essex County OB/GYN – Beverly 3002
83 Herrick St. STE 3002 Beverly, MA 01915
Dr. Melissa Sherman, MD, FASAM, is a dually board-certified physician at Essex County OB/GYN. She completed her undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College before earning her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sherman underwent specialized residency training at Brown University/Women & Infants Hospital and has further distinguished her practice by obtaining board certification in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Addiction Medicine, alongside a Perinatal Mental Health Certification.
Dr. Sherman considers it a privilege to care for patients across the full spectrum of life’s major transitions, from adolescence and pregnancy to midlife and menopause. She is particularly dedicated to her addiction practice, where she builds strong relationships with patients in recovery and supports them as they thrive within a collaborative care team.
Dr. Sherman chose Essex County OB/GYN after witnessing the genuine camaraderie among the providers. She believes that a team that "breaks bread together" is one that works well together, and she maintains complete trust in her colleagues to provide outstanding, contemporary medical care.
Before her career in medicine, Dr. Sherman worked in medical journal publishing, including a role at the Journal of Neurosurgery. Today, she is an active member of the North Shore community. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading novels, spending time with her family, and walking along the ocean with friends. She finds the North Shore to be a vibrant area and loves living and working among its diverse towns and people.
Excellent bedside manner, Dr Sherman is very knowledgeable esp around menopause management choices and takes the time to listen and talk with you.
Excellent care by Dr. Sherman! She addressed all my concerns and had a plan of care for me. She is very attentive, caring, and empathetic. Glad i switched to her practice! She is top notch!!!
I felt like a task to be completed and not a parent needing care.
The most thorough doctor I’ve ever had. She listens to what is going on with you and if she doesn’t have an answer right away she will find it.