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.

Bradley Rains is a Nurse Practitioner in Aubrey, Texas. Mr. Rains is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Menopause. Mr. Rains is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Liji Jobin is a Nurse Practitioner in Frisco, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Lana Ralston is a Nurse Practitioner in Aubrey, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Ms. Ralston is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Nicola is a Nurse Practitioner in Aubrey, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Nicola is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.