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.

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 Cantu Syndrome, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome, Hemi 3 Syndrome, and Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Amy Parrales began her nursing career in 2008 working as a registered nurse in the Lubbock, Texas community. She became certified as a family nurse practitioner in 2023. Amy has experience addressing a variety of patient care needs, from acute conditions to chronic and complex health concerns. She is especially passionate about caring for patients of all ages and forming lasting relationships with the goal of optimizing the health of each individual.Amy earned 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 Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Tiffany Martin is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner with additional certifications in maternal newborn care and in the use of the da Vinci robotic surgical system. She has more than a decade of experience in postpartum care, having served as an advocate for women and infants since 2011. Her areas of clinical focus include normal and high-risk pregnancies, diagnosis and treatment of female disorders such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome using minimally invasive techniques, and family planning and contraception management.Tiffany graduated from South University in Savannah, Ga. with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Tiffany grew up in the Burleson, Texas area. After spending time away for schooling and work, she re-settled in North Texas in 2023. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Certified family nurse practitioner Mitsi Pimentel began her medical career in 1997. Prior to joining Texas Health Physicians Group, she worked in a pediatric and adolescent health care practice in the Waxahachie area. Her areas of special interest include women’s health and medical surgical support. Mitsi began her clinical education at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. She went on to earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. Mitsi is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Pimentel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Menopause, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Lisa Williams has been a certified family nurse practitioner since 2000. She spent much of her early nursing career in Fort Hood, Texas delivering primary care to those who serve our country. Previously, she provided acute care for pediatric, family practice and internal medicine patients.Lisa attended Troy State University, where she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas at Austin and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Lisa is most passionate about establishing relationships with her patients to optimize their health outcomes. She is a member of the Texas Nurse Practitioners organization and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

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.

Keri Allen is an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with more than a decade of nursing experience. She graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with her undergraduate degree in nursing. After working for many years in the Baylor Scott and White Health System, she went back to school to earn her master’s degree in nursing at Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. Allen has worked in the areas of intensive care/critical care, pulmonary care and telemetry/cardiac care with patients requiring complex health care interventions.

Bethany Ware has been caring for Texans as a registered nurse since 2013. She became solely focused on providing labor and delivery, antepartum/postpartum, triage and nursery care to women and infants in 2014. Bethany is certified as a nurse-midwife. She has advanced training in neonatal resuscitation and fetal heart monitoring and experience providing comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care, including managing cesarean section deliveries. She has worked in the busy L&D department at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth since 2017.Bethany graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, Ky. Bethany is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.

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.

Regina Mcclure is a Nurse Practitioner in N Richland Hills, Texas. Ms. Mcclure is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Shawnda Pointer is a Nurse Practitioner in N Richland Hills, Texas. Ms. Pointer has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease and Phantom Limb Pain. Ms. Pointer is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Shirley is a Nurse Practitioner in N Richland Hills, Texas. Ms. Shirley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Menopause.

Deborah Herterich is a Nurse Practitioner in Richland Hills, 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.

Jackie Thomas is a Nurse Practitioner in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Thomas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Joyce Kenebrew is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Family Medicine provider in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Kenebrew is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Amanda Evans is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Evans is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Cervical Myelopathy.

Kimberly Barnes is a Nurse Practitioner in Arlington, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Muscle Spasms.