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Melisa N.

Medical Writer, Virtual Assistant, Health Content, Editor

🧬 You’re not here for generic content. You’re here for expert-level writing, scientific expertise, and project leadership that deliver clarity, credibility—and real results. Not another writer who googles their way through a topic. Not another assistant who simply follows instructions. You need someone who understands medicine, research, publishing—and how to manage complex projects from start to finish. I’m a medical doctor, clinical researcher, medical writer, and project manager with expertise in clinical epidemiology, public health, and scientific communication. Over the years, I’ve led multidisciplinary medical and research projects, coordinating timelines, stakeholders, publications, and deliverables while ensuring scientific quality and operational efficiency. Whether you're a healthcare startup, research institution, pharmaceutical company, physician, or publishing platform, I help transform ideas into high-quality, publishable, and impactful outcomes. 📚 WHAT I DELIVER: ✅ Research-based medical writing (all specialties) ✅ Clinical protocols and study documents ✅ Systematic reviews & meta-analyses ✅ Peer-reviewed manuscripts & case reports ✅ Educational content (for professionals & patients) ✅ SEO-optimized healthcare articles ✅ Bilingual medical content & translations (Native Spanish 🇨🇴 | Fluent English) ✅ Medical editing, proofreading & formatting (APA, AMA, Vancouver) ✅ Medical virtual assistance: literature searches, reference management, data extraction, calendar coordination, and research support 📖 BOOK & PUBLICATION SERVICES: ✅ Non-fiction book writing (health, science & medicine) ✅ Ghostwriting for healthcare professionals ✅ Manuscript editing & developmental editing ✅ Amazon KDP formatting (paperback & eBook) ✅ Cover letters & journal submission support ✅ End-to-end publishing guidance—from first draft to publication 🧠 WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: 🔎 Science-first approach—every statement is evidence-based. 📋 Project management expertise—I don't just write; I coordinate complex projects efficiently. 📝 Versatility—from highly technical manuscripts to patient-friendly education. 🌎 Bilingual communication—publish globally while connecting with Spanish-speaking audiences. 📚 Publication expertise—I understand the complete publication process, not just the writing. 🤝 Reliable partnership—clear communication, proactive updates, and dependable execution. ⏳ Fast turnaround without compromising scientific quality. 💬 CLIENT FEEDBACK: "Professional, fast, and medically accurate." "She transformed our research into a publication-ready manuscript." "Her ability to manage timelines, coordinate teams, and deliver exceptional writing made the entire project seamless." 🎯 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME: You're not hiring a general medical writer. You're partnering with a physician, researcher, medical writer, and project manager who understands the science, the publication process, and the operational side of delivering successful medical projects. From the first idea to the final publication, I provide the expertise and leadership needed to keep your project moving forward—accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. 📩 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙖𝙙𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩, 𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨. I’m ready when you are!

🇨🇴Bogota, Colombia$20/hr100% JSS4.88 (4)Since Aug 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$1.4k

An estimate from an earlier read

World#35,660 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#482 / 4,578
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.4k

Last 6 months: $8.2k

World#32,703 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#468 / 4,578
Total earnings
$18k

Billed in all: $19k

World#149,606 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#1,621 / 4,578
Per project
$1.8k

$2k in the last 6 months

World#84,066 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#959 / 4,578
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 6 contracts

17% fixed83% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#370 / 4,578
Projects in all
10

Across 15 contracts

13% fixed87% hourly
World#201,797 / 412k
🇨🇴Country#1,192 / 4,578

Earnings, last 30 days

$18.6k+$1.3k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$17k$18k$19kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 4% in Academic Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  5. #89Research Methods1,716 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #5Top 5%
  6. #102Medical Writing1,257 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #3Top 8%
  7. #127Academic Writing3,347 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #2Top 4%
  8. #285Spanish3,288 freelancers · 🇨🇴 #28Top 9%