About

Dr. Gutierrez is excited about coming back to Orange County where she grew up and where most of her immediate family resides.

My father is a surgeon, and my sister is also a family medicine physician, both here in OC. I believe I'm a great listener, which in turn helps me better help my patients. I became a Family Medicine physician because I'm interested in the big picture of people's health; whole person care, including the effect of your mental health on your physical well-being.

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Gutierrez has special interests in Diabetes and Women's Health.

Outside the office, she enjoys playing with her kids, reading, and watching basketball, tennis, "Top Chef" and "Project Runway." And when she can find the time, she loves to salsa dance.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Areas of Care

Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

2001

Internship Program - Family Medicine

Northridge Hospital Medical Center- Dignity Health

2002

Residency Program - Family Medicine

Northridge Hospital Medical Center- Dignity Health

2004

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(500 Ratings)
Oct 30, 2026
Patricia V.
Oct 30, 2026
Steve C.
Oct 30, 2026
Carmen C.
Oct 29, 2026
Edgardo E.
My wife and I have been under the care of Dr. Melissa Gutierrez for over a decade, and she is an absolute blessing. Thank you, Dr. Gutierrez, for everything you do.Dr. Gutierrez is a top-tier physician, the kind of doctor who always figures out exactly what is wrong and fights hard for her patients. She combines deep medical knowledge with a level of compassion, hard work, and genuine concern that is rare to find—to us, she feels like family. We are incredibly grateful for how perfectly she manages both of our healthcare needs, especially for keeping and diligently managing my wife's medical condition stable. She never rushes, provides unmatched care, and always follows through on everything. Because she is so passionate and dedicated, her schedule fills up fast and getting an appointment can be a challenge—but she is absolutely worth the wait.A special thank you to her caring, responsible staff, particularly her medical assistant, Gloria. Gloria is incredibly attentive and professional, perfectly mirroring the high standard of care Dr. Gutierrez provides. We cannot recommend this exceptional team highly enough!
Oct 29, 2026
Bobby C.
Give the Dr more time with patients that need more than 20 minutes for their appointments Not everyone but sometimes you have more questions and need more attention not to be in a rush to get answers She manages her time very well and personally I’m very happy with her
Oct 29, 2026
Briggetta P.
Oct 28, 2026
Linda H.
Oct 28, 2026
Jason T.
Oct 28, 2026
Rosario D.
Oct 27, 2026
Stephen F.

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