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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When Andrew Augsburger’s twin brother developed a seizure disorder as a teen, Andrew vowed to never be helpless in a medical emergency again. He became passionate about understanding disease and treatment, and later went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington. He also has an undergraduate degree in social work, which he earned in 2010 at Harding University in Searcy, Ark.Andrew began his career as a registered nurse in 2015. He is certified as a family nurse practitioner. Working in the primary care setting, Andrew enjoys being able to build relationships with patients over extended periods of time. Away from the office, he and his wife enjoy attending their children’s school and sports events and exploring new foods. He also likes to run (slowly). His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

Stella Kingodi is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

Katie Lindsey began her nursing career in 2018 working as a critical care registered nurse for a hospital in Norfolk, Va. She became certified as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in 2023. Katie is experienced in the areas of trauma and cardiac intensive care. Previously, she cared for patients in the Fort Worth community. Katie earned both her bachelor’s and her master’s degrees in nursing while attending The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Nurses Association. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Sarada Pant grew up in Nepal but now calls Fort Worth home. She began her nursing career in North Texas in 2011. Much of her work has been spent caring for patients with chronic, rehabilitative and post-surgery health needs. She also has experience in internal medicine. Sarada is certified as an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated with her master’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. Sarada is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She speaks fluent Hindi and Nepali. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Anitha Abraham has been caring for North Texans as a registered nurse since 2012. She furthered her training in 2021 by becoming certified as a family nurse practitioner. Anitha’s experience includes conducting diagnostic evaluations and managing patients on ventilators, pacemakers, and those undergoing continuous dialysis therapy. She is committed to delivering patient-centered care by empowering her patients to make choices that prioritize prevention. Anitha graduated with her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain University in Addison, Ill. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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).

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).

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.

Veronica Sirls is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms.

Lauren Liikala is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas.

Betty Vandervoort is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Febrile Neutropenia.

Ramsey Keyes is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Her top area of expertise is Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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 Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). Ms. Sherrard is currently accepting new patients.

Ashley Logan is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Ms. Logan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Menopause, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Claressa Donley is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas. Ms. Donley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Ms. Donley is currently accepting new patients.

Esther Lim is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas.

Katy Cochran is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas.

Lee Stewart is a Nurse Practitioner in Denton, Texas.

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