Erick Arellano began his medical career in 2006, but he has long had a passion for making connections with others. As a certified family nurse practitioner, he is fulfilling his long-time love by focusing on the health promotion and well-being of his patients. In 2017, Erick was recognized among the “DFW Great 100 Nurses” for his contributions in the workplace and the community. His clinical experience includes caring for and managing orthopedic concerns, performing physicals and health exams, and providing healthy-lifestyle education. Erick earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington. He also holds certification as a progressive care nurse. He is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. When not with his patients, you’ll likely find Erick fishing in a nearby river or stream or playing disc golf somewhere in the Metroplex. Mr. Arellano is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Emphysema.

Jennifer Carlson is a Nurse Practitioner in Bedford, Texas. Ms. Carlson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Angiomyoma, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Taylor Nielsen is a registered nurse and board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner. She has been caring for the women of North Texas since 2015 and began her career as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Texas Health HEB. Her areas of focus include gynecologic and pelvic care, preconception health and family planning, and normal and high-risk pregnancy.Taylor earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. She went on to earn her master’s degree in women’s health nurse practitioner studies. Tayler is a member of the Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health organization and Texas Nurse Practitioners. She strives to empower women to take charge of their health and prioritizes creating lasting relationships with her patients to encourage health maintenance. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Rebecca Izquierdo is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Izquierdo has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Angiomyoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Justin Decoux is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Decoux has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemi 3 Syndrome, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome, Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome, and Perlman Syndrome.

Jeanette Hatfield has been in practice since 2001 and has extensive training in cardiology and urgent care. She performs all duties within the scope of practice for a cardiac nurse practitioner. This includes taking a patient's history and physicals; the diagnosis, treatment and management of cardiac conditions; stress Testing; EKGs; lab results; and X-ray interpretation. Hatfield also performs staple and suture removal, and IV injection of medications.She completed her Doctor of Nursing in spring 2019. She also has her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Middle Tennessee State University. Ms. Carlstrom is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Identifying a health problem and finding a solution can be life-changing for a patient, and Madeline Dickerson is dedicated to being part of the solution. She has been in the nursing profession since 2013. As a board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, Madeline is qualified to collaborate with the physicians of North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center on a variety of health care services for adult patients. She has experience working with neurosurgery, trauma surgery, orthopedic and cardiac patients. Madeline earned her undergraduate degree in nursing at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She holds a master’s degree in nursing/ adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville. Outside of work, Madeline, her husband and their two daughters enjoy exploring the Fort Worth Zoo and cheering on the TCU Horned Frogs at home football games. Ms. Dickerson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

James Tagle has been a registered nurse in the critical care setting since 2001 and an acute care nurse practitioner since 2013. His extensive clinical experience includes caring for cardiology patients with complex conditions and performing minor cardiovascular procedures. He is passionate about making a lasting impact on the quality of life of his patients. To do so, he places a priority on providing quality heart and vascular care to the community he also calls home. James earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in nursing from The University of Texas at El Paso. Outside of work, he enjoys a good game of golf and watching movies. James speaks fluent Spanish. Mr. Tagle is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

After an early career in optometry, Tatiana Conley decided she wanted to provide broader care to patients across the lifespan. She went on to earn two nursing degrees from The University of Texas at Arlington and become certified as a family nurse practitioner. Tatiana enjoys the ever-evolving nature of medicine and believes in providing a holistic approach to care for all patients. She has been a part of the Texas Health family since 2016.In her free time, Tatiana loves to travel with her family. One of her favorite destinations is Los Cabos, Mexico. She speaks fluent Spanish. Ms. Conley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Menopause.

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.

Babatunde Shittu is a Nurse Practitioner in Arlington, Texas. Mr. Shittu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Mr. Shittu is currently accepting new patients.

Olanrewaju Olayemi is a Nurse Practitioner in Arlington, Texas. Mr. Olayemi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Mr. Olayemi is currently accepting new patients.

Deborah Herterich is a Nurse Practitioner in Bedford, Texas. Ms. Herterich is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Plaque Psoriasis, and MAGIC Syndrome.

Jennifer Adesina is a Nurse Practitioner in Bedford, Texas. Ms. Adesina is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Adesina is currently accepting new patients.

Sandra Johnson is a Nurse Practitioner in Bedford, Texas. Ms. Johnson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scarlet Fever, Herpangina, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), and Eyelid Bump.

Kellie Abbee is a Nurse Practitioner in Southlake, Texas. Ms. Abbee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Gregory Carlson is a Nurse Practitioner in Southlake, Texas. Mr. Carlson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Protein Deficiency.

Heather Kline is a Nurse Practitioner in Southlake, Texas. Ms. Kline is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Ampullary Cancer, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.

Since 2008, Sunita Vashisth has built her nursing career on providing high-quality care to patients of all ages. She is a board-certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner with experience in the areas of internal medicine, rehabilitative care and geriatric medicine. Sunita is a memberof the American Nurses Association. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Menopause.

Amanda Crow is a Nurse Practitioner in Bedford, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Febrile Neutropenia, Menopause, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Chandra Hamilton has been a registered nurse since 2018. She has cared for patients with a variety of acute and chronic health conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders, cardiac, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. In 2023, Chandra went on to become certified as a family nurse practitioner. She is committed to the overall health of North Texans and improving the quality of life for those with complex conditions. Chandra graduated Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree in nursing through West Coast University. She also earned her master’s degree in nursing/family nurse practitioner through West Coast University. Chandra is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Alyson Barton began her nursing career in 2013 working with critically ill patients. She returned to the classroom in 2019 to earn her advanced degree and certification as a family nurse practitioner. Alyson’s experience includes primary care and cardiovascular health services. She is qualified to perform wound care, skin biopsies, joint injection therapies and other services in the family medicine setting. Alyson graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Coast University in North Hollywood, Calif. with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She earned her master’s degree in nursing/FNP from The University of Texas at Arlington. Alyson previously worked in the Colleyville community caring for patients with a variety of acute and chronic health conditions. She is committed to life-long learning that helps to advance the care of her patients. Alyson is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Muscle Spasms.

Chiji earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin and completed a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Maryville University. Throughout his professional career, he has been dedicated to the behavioral health field, starting as a Behavioral Health Technician and advancing to roles as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.Chiji has experience in both inpatient psychiatric hospital settings and outpatient clinics, treating adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. His practice emphasizes a holistic approach, considering the psychosocial aspects of an individual’s life beyond their diagnosis.In his free time, Chiji enjoys staying active, whether by exercising at the gym or riding an elliptical bike at home while catching up on TV shows or sports. He also values family time, often gathering with relatives who live locally in the DFW area. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Robert Martinez is a Nurse Practitioner in Southlake, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Elise Shankle earned her certification as a family nurse practitioner in 2018 and has worked in family medicine/primary care since that time. She became a registered nurse in 2012. Elise has cared for patients of all ages, with a focus on women’s health and adolescent primary care. She is passionate about developing targeted health education and strategies, especially for her patients with diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.Elise holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in biology from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, and the other in nursing. She received her undergraduate nursing degree while at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She later earned her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies from Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. Elise is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association, North Texas Nurse Practitioners Association and Texas Nurses Association. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).