About Us

As a Family physician for 30 years, I have had the pleasure of caring for many wonderful people. The burdens and restraints of the current health system have led me to search for a new and better way to provide high quality, personal care. I believe I have found it with Direct Primary Care. I hope you join with me on this journey to better health through a new, personalized, and better healthcare program.

Having been born and raised in the suburbs of Cleveland, I attended Valley Forge High School. Following graduation, I stayed local and went to John Carroll University where I received a bachelors degree in Life Science Chemistry. From college I matriculated to the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio before moving back to Cleveland, completing my intern year at Southpointe Hospital (formerly Brentwood Hospital) in Warrensville Heights. I then completed my residency at Fairview Hospital's Family Medicine program where I was elected Chief Resident. Upon completion of my training, I joined the private practice of Saridakis, Scanlon & Loyke, which provided me the opportunity to work with my two cousins and lifelong mentors, Drs. Manuel and George Saridakis. Ultimately our practice was purchased by Parma General Hospital which was then purchased by University Hospitals. Now after 30 years, I am ready to embark on a new and more rewarding career path!

On a personal note, I presently live in Richfield, Ohio with my wife Brenda. We have now been together for over 42 years! Yes, since our days as teens at Valley Forge High School. We have two grown children that we are quite proud of and have launched out into the world. As many of my patients know, Brenda and I enjoy traveling the world, learning history, and experiencing different cultures. We also enjoy hiking in the various parks both locally and nationally throughout the United States.

I truly enjoy spending time with my patients and I hope you entrust me with the honor of providing your primary care!

Growing up in a medical household with both my parents and grandfather being physicians, I realized from an early age that their profession was something I wanted to do. I witnessed the compassion, and empathy they had for their patients and yearned to do the same. The love for the profession bloomed from working in their office watching my mom’s soft gentle approach to healing. The appreciation and gratitude their patients bestowed on them was inspiring.

Now, after being a physician for almost 30 years, I am saddened how medicine has changed. I understand the frustrations of both the physician and the patient. My passion moving forward is to practice medicine as my parents did. I am looking forward to spending more quality time with my patients and their families. This will give me the opportunity to share the compassionate and empathetic care each and every patients deserves!

In addition, I will be offering medical weight loss management at an affordable price. With medication that is safe and effective for weight loss, along with diet and exercise, I will be here to help you make heathier choices. My goal is to provide my patients personalized treatment for long term weight loss success, along with reducing the risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.

I grew up on the west side of Cleveland attending St Augustine Academy. Staying close to home while continuing to work with my parents, I attended John Carroll University earning a bachelor’s degree in biology. I than traveled to Missouri to attuned Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, only to return to the Cleveland area to complete my residency at Fairview General hospital as chief resident.

I presently reside in Macedonia with my husband. We have 2 wonderful children and together we enjoy being outdoors working in the garden, hiking the beautiful metro park trails, and sailing the lake Erie waters. We also enjoy tennis, pickle ball and biking.

I look forward to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals.

I am thrilled to join the new Direct Primary Care Practice of Dr. Michael Saridakis and Dr. Melissa Pla. Fate brought this opportunity to me, and I immediately knew I would be in great hands with these two wonderful Physicians.

After receiving a Bachelors Degree of Communications from Cleveland State University, my career has led me in many diverse directions. I worked as a Cosmetic Sales Manager and Makeup Artist at Saks Fifth Avenue for over a decade. While furthering my career ambitions, I was employed as an Office Manager/Medical Assistant for The Woodland Center for Plastic Surgery. Furthermore, I was a successful Sales Executive at The Mazel Company for over 20 plus years. I am proud to share, I was crowned Mrs. Ohio 2009-2010, USA. This platform gave me multiple opportunities to participate in Northeast Ohio initiatives, charities and fundraising events. It was one of the proudest moments of my life!

Most recently, I have excelled as a Registered Pharmacy Technician, at CVS in Brecksville, Ohio. My position provides support to the Pharmacist and our team, while performing a variety of pharmacy-related functions. This includes, an not limited to, dispensing prescription medication and providing customer care and service to our clientele and community.

For a work/life family balance, I enjoy bowling and exercise in the park with my family and our adorable dog, Abbie. I love spending time thrift shopping with my daughter, cooking, having family dinners around the table, and playing piano. I am a proud wife and mother to two beautiful adult children and I cherish all of my family and life long friendships!

As a team, we are excited and motivated to provide our patients with the BEST QUALITY CARE AND VALUED TIME OUR PATIENTS DESERVE TO SPEND WITH OUR DOCTORS!

WELCOME TO OUR PRACTICE!