Dr. Stephanie Melanson

Dr. Melanson is a seasoned sport and exercise medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience in family and sport medicine, obstetrics, academic and leadership. Based in New Brunswick, she has dedicated her career to providing expert care to athletes of all levels, from university teams to international sporting events.

A graduate of the Université de Sherbrooke’s Doctor of Medicine and Family Medicine Residency programs, Dr. Melanson holds a Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine and a CAC in Sport Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She is also a certified personal and business performance coach, bringing a holistic approach to athlete health and well-being.

Dr. Melanson has served as Chief Medical Officer for numerous high-profile events including the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Canada Games, and national championships in track & field, figure skating, and hockey. She is the long-standing team physician for the Université de Moncton’s men’s and women’s hockey teams and leads both the Sport Medicine Clinic and the Sport Concussion Clinic in Moncton.

An Associate Professor with the Université de Sherbrooke, Dr. Melanson is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians. Her leadership roles include President of the NB Medical Society’s Family Medicine Specialty Council, president of medical staff at Centre hospitalier universitaire Dr Georges-L.-Dumont and past board member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Combining clinical expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to athlete care, Dr. Melanson continues to inspire excellence in the field of sport and exercise medicine.