Melinda MacCormack, RPA-C

Melinda MacCormack, RPA-C, is a nationally certified physician assistant whose career in plastic and reconstructive surgery spans nearly two decades. She has worked alongside Dr. Vega since 2008 and officially joined Vega Plastic Surgery & MedSpa in 2022, bringing extensive operating room experience and a deep understanding of what it means to care for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

Melinda knew early on that she wanted to work in medicine. Growing up, her own pediatric PA made a lasting impression, spending real time with her, listening closely and making her feel genuinely heard. That experience planted the seed. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physician Assistant degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has been NCCPA board-certified since 2008. During her clinical rotations, she fell in love with surgery, inspired by the mentors she worked under during her first surgical position.

“It’s an honor to help restore something a patient has lost due to cancer and watch them rediscover confidence,” Melinda says.

Her experience across reconstructive and aesthetic surgery gives her a perspective that benefits every patient she sees. She doesn’t look at an isolated concern. She sees the whole person, and that broader view helps her guide patients thoughtfully through their options, focusing on outcomes and the subtle details that make the difference between a good result and one that truly feels like you.

One detail that often surprises patients: many procedures can be performed safely in our office without general anesthesia. Upper and lower blepharoplasty, mini facelifts, lesion removal, scar revisions, nipple reconstruction and select fat grafting procedures are all options Melinda discusses during consultations, giving you a clearer picture of what’s possible and what recovery actually looks like.