Family nurse practitioner Amanda Mooney has been caring for North Texans since 2007. Previously, she served the healthcare needs of the Denton community while working as a nurse practitioner in a family medicine clinic. Amanda graduated with honors from Texas Woman's University in Dallas with a bachelor's degree in nursing. After working as a registered nurse for six years in the Cardiovascular Services Department at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, she went back to TWU to earn her master's degree in nursing.Amanda is qualified to provide a broad range of healthcare services in conjunction with Dr. Lee. Her experience includes work in the areas of medical weight loss management, preventive medicine, diagnostic assessment, and acute and chronic illness care. Ms. Mooney is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malabsorption and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Belinda Obrien is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Emphysema.

Melanie Watkins served in the United States Navy Nurse Corps from 2007 to 2014 providing OB/GYN and Labor & Delivery care to military families. During her service, she was honored with National Defense, Global War on Terrorism, and Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medals. After serving in leadership and direct patient care roles as a registered nurse for a total of seventeen years, Melanie became certified as a family nurse practitioner in 2023. Her areas of special focus as a nurse practitioner include internal medicine, pediatrics and women’s health.Melanie earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She holds a master’s degree in nursing from Texas Woman’s University in Denton. Melanie is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Protein Deficiency, and Menopause.

Bhavana Mantha was solely focused on a career in nursing from an early age. In 2017, she fulfilled her dream by earning her nursing degree. She went on to become certified as a family nurse practitioner and has cared for patients of all ages. Her areas of clinical interest include emergency medicine and pediatrics. Bhavana earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at Texas Woman’s University in Denton. She believes that the better she comes to know her patients throughout their lives, from simple complaints to their most complex and chronic conditions, the better she can care for them. Bhavana is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Emergency Nurses Association. Her top area of expertise is Legius Syndrome.

Kyle Boatman is a Nurse Practitioner in Flower Mound, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vitamin D Deficiency, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Elisha (Ellie) Arends’ first job was as a scribe in a busy emergency department, where she got to see the magnitude of what nurses and providers do. The experience ignited her love for nursing and the medical field. She began her career as a registered nurse in 2019 and became certified as a family nurse practitioner in 2023. Ellie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. In addition, she holds a bachelor’s degree in health promotion from the University of North Texas in Denton. She places a priority on collaboratively developing sound treatment plans with physicians that not only increase the patient-provider bond but also help to optimize health outcomes. Ellie is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Clay Keller is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas. Mr. Keller is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Mr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.

Callie Kirby began her career in 2014 as a pediatric registered nurse. Her experience also includes acute and urgent care, with a focus on preventive medicine, management of chronic health conditions and diagnostic services. Callie became board-certified as a family nurse practitioner in 2020. Callie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington. She places a priority on providing quality patient-centered care for pediatric, adult, aging and acutely ill patients. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Ida Herrera is a Nurse Practitioner in Bartonville, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Jaime Mendez has been a registered nurse since 2011 and a certified family nurse practitioner since 2018. She previously worked in the town of Addison, but also has served the Denton community in the past. Jaime believes that nursing is a combination of compassion, science, integrity and skill that helps patients of all ages reach their maximum health potential. Her approach to patient-centered care is holistic and prioritizes disease prevention, health promotion, and diagnosis of common and complex health conditions. Jaime graduated with honors from Texas Woman’s University with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. Jaime is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Mendez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Jamie Simpson is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner with more than ten years of experience in patient care. She is also a registered nurse first assistant and certified operating room nurse. Simpson earned her undergraduate degree in education from Texas State University in San Marcos. She initially worked in the White Settlement school district before realizing a deeper calling to medicine. She returned to school to earn both her bachelor's degree and master's degree in nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington.Prior to joining North Texas Neck and Back, Simpson worked in a general surgery practice in the Fort Worth area. She is excited to join Dr. Jennifer Zahn in treating neck and back conditions. Her interest is to provide comprehensive care for pain conditions allowing her patients to return to an active lifestyle. Ms. Simpson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms.

Terrie Branson began her nursing career in 2004, and she has been caring for the Denton community ever since. She became certified as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2016. Previously, she worked in the area of cardiovascular and electrophysiology care. Her experience includes managing open-heart surgery patients; performing exercise nuclear tests, chemical stress tests and other diagnostic services; and providing cardiovascular consultations in collaboration with a physician.Terrie earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, American College of Cardiology and Texas Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Branson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrial Tachycardia, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

Kristin O'neill is a Nurse Practitioner in Bartonville, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

Tara Fuller is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

Tracy Cook is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Menopause. Ms. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

Alecia Rickenbach is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Menopause. Ms. Rickenbach is currently accepting new patients.

Patricia Benavidez is a Nurse Practitioner in Bartonville, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Melissa Wilson has cared for North Texans as a registered nurse since 2013. She is experienced in collaborating with physicians on everything from emergency, pre-operative and post-anesthesia care to diagnostic procedures and discharge education and coordination. Melissa has participated in three medical mission trips to Antigua, Guatemala, during which she helped care for patients undergoing a variety of unique and complex surgical procedures with physician support. She earned her certification as a family nurse practitioner in 2023. She enjoys educating and connecting with patients in both English and Spanish and holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. Melissa earned an additional bachelor’s degree in nursing, graduating Cum Laude from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock. She received her master’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington while continuing to work part-time as a nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Texas Nurse Practitioners organization. Away from the office, she serves on the Safety Medical Ministry Team at the church where she has been a long-time member and finds any excuse to spend time outdoors with her family.

Christine Conerly is a Nurse Practitioner in Bartonville, Texas.

Summer Napier is a Nurse Practitioner in Bartonville, Texas.

Megan Sloan is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas. Ms. Sloan is currently accepting new patients.

Natalie Badensky is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas.

Aubrey Shaw is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas. Ms. Shaw has been practicing medicine for over 1 year.

Crina Henson is a Nurse Practitioner in Argyle, Texas.

Andrea Armstrong is a Nurse Practitioner in Northlake, Texas. Ms. Armstrong has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Ms. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.