Melanie Cathleen Watkins, APRN, FNP-C
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Melanie Cathleen Watkins, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner-Family
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Family Care 2701 Panhandle St
Denton, TX 76201
Denton, TX 76201
About Me
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner-Family
Gender
F
Languages
English
Education
Texas Woman's University - Graduate School - 2023
The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing - Undergraduate - 2007
Bio
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.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicaid Tarrant
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
QuickTrip
Self-pay
TriWest VA (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (134 Ratings, 56 Comments)
Dec 2025The entire staff was greatDec 2025Melanie was very friendly and concerned about my health. Listened to all my concerns.Dec 2025Nurse [...] was also very good. Great bunch of people!!!Dec 2025Melanie is awesome she listens well and always does her best to get me the best treatment!!Dec 2025Np watkins was very helpful in making my health care decisions I appreciate the promptness and thoroughness.Dec 2025The staff person taking vitals and asking questions kept me updated on np watkins time for seeing me.Dec 2025She is well versed in her field: medications, supplements and medical procedures.Dec 2025Melanie Watkins is always so kind, caring, professional and a great listener. Eager to help find a solution to my concerns. The office staff is always so friendlyDec 2025Very caring staff, dr. And reception areaDec 2025I was very happy with the PA but her assistant was not very good. I[…]Dec 2025First time to see Melanie. Very knowledgeable. Good visit.Dec 2025Welcoming. Took time out to learn all my meds and diagnosis. Answered my questions and addressed concerns I had.Dec 2025Melanie Watkins, NP took ample time to assist me in overcoming my anxiety and panic attacks. I felt genuinely cared for.Nov 2025Great experienceNov 2025Great experienceNov 2025Everyone gives Excellent service AlwaysNov 2025Pleasure to come to this officeNov 2025Nothing bad to report. Prompt service, good staff. Dr. Very Empathetic. And knowledgeable. Good staff.Nov 2025I felt like my physician really listened to and cared for me.Nov 2025Unbelievably fantastic. Super friendly, quick, organized, knowledgeable. No notes.Nov 2025She's the best. The front office at this location is amazing. There are no bad people at this office. A+ from everyone, every time we go.Nov 2025Will ALWAYS recommend this practice. They care, and it shows in everything they do!Nov 2025Melanie is the best there is, full stop. Active listening, lack of judgement, investment in my patient journey, and just a wonderful person overall. I've already recommended her to my entire family, and I would literally shout her name from the rooftops to keep bragging on her!! Tiffany is also part of the dream team and makes shots, vitals, and blood draws a total breeze. Best office ever!Nov 2025Friendliest of service Knowledge of information Made to feel at easeNov 2025Being my 1st time in this clinic, I was impressed with the overall experience.Nov 2025Melanie is outstanding! Takes time with, very thorough and explains stuff so I can get understand it!Nov 2025Great teamNov 2025Melanie Watkins FNP was great addressed my health issues with me, helped me make a plan, and made me feel seen and heard . Great experienceNov 2025Melanie, mad me feel very safe in my choices for my health care and mostly I feel like she understands every thing I share with her. There should be more people like her in your industry.Oct 2025Great experience with the whole staff! So glad I've made them my Primary Providers!Oct 2025Melanie is very through and concerned in your care! Very personable and understanding of your concerns! Best PA I've been to! She really does try her best to answer your questions!Oct 2025Melanie is fantastic, as is her nurse, [...].Oct 2025Had a solid experienceOct 2025All went well.Oct 2025Every went very quickly and smoth especially since I was a work in appointment. I couldn't have been treated any better.Oct 2025Good experience every visit.Oct 2025Melanie was so kind and listened to my issues. She treats me as a person, not just a number.Oct 2025Excellent services all-round from start to finish. No stones left unturned.Oct 2025Excellent experienceOct 2025Excellent Care AlwaysOct 2025Very goodOct 2025I felt very comfortable around everyoneOct 2025Melanie provided excellent care. She answered questions and went out of her way to help.Oct 2025From the time I entered the building, I was greeted with a welcoming smile and kind words. After entering the Dr's office, […] went out of her way to make me comfortable and assess my health.Oct 2025Very caring, thoughtful and friendlyOct 2025Great care by allSep 2025Student assisted in care. I like the fact that they are helping students learn and gain confidenceSep 2025Very good Dr.and nurseSep 2025Everyone prompt courteous and caring. I keep going back for over 5 yearsSep 2025I think my answers of "very good" says it all.Sep 2025Our first visit since moving to this area. It was exceptional!Sep 2025Everyone is nice.Sep 2025Everyone treated us like we mattered and they cared for what we were going through.Sep 2025ALWAYS GREAT!!!!!!Sep 2025Melanie Watkins is a great listener. She is kind and very professional. The entire staff there Is wonderfulSep 2025Excellent results!