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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

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.

Jessie Sherrard is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Tachycardia, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Ms. Sherrard is currently accepting new patients.

Luann Caras is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Denton, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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.

Paulina Pawlikowski is a Nurse Practitioner in Flower Mound, Texas.

Angela Brinson is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

Terri Mcdaniel is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas.

As a clinician, Janelle Anderson is most passionate about forming one-on-one relationships with her patients with the aim of helping them feel better and stay well. She has been a registered nurse since 2005 and has served the health care needs of North Texans since 2009. She became board-certified as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2016. Janelle is also working toward her certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is experienced in a variety of disciplines, including adult/geriatric medicine, diabetes care, gastroenterology, stroke trauma support and end-of-life care. Janelle received her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from Walden University, based out of Minneapolis, Minn. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association and Texas Nurses Association. When not with her patients, Janelle enjoys attending football games for her two sons, baking with her daughter, and spending time with her husband and their 18-year-old cat. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Menopause, Muscle Spasms, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Rachell Sullivan is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Ms. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Reeja Varghese is a Nurse Practitioner in Corinth, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Ms. Varghese is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Zemler is a Nurse Practitioner in Corinth, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Febrile Neutropenia, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

Anna Beccone is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

Melony Cataline is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Katherine Brown is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Atrial Tachycardia.

Greta Kissel is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas.

Michelle Alberty has more than a decade of nursing experience collaborating with physicians on the treatment and management of patients with rare and serious diseases. She has additional experience in immunologic and dermatologic therapies and values life-long learning to address the challenges that can come with managing disease processes. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing, graduating Cum Laude from Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colo. in 2014. She became certified as a family nurse practitioner in 2024 after earning her master’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. In 2022, Michelle was honored by D Magazine for Excellence in Nursing. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their optimal health to live their best lives. Michelle is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Texas Nurse Practitioners organizations.

Vanessa Meister is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Cardiologist in Denton, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.