Melanie Cathleen Watkins, APRN, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner-Familyin Denton, TX
About Me
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner-Family
Gender
Female
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.
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
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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
Tricare West
TriWest VA (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
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Question Breakdown
4.9Rate provider 0-105.0Recommend this provider office5.0Provider showed concern4.9Provider explained things clearly5.0Provider discussed treatment options5.0Provider included you in decisions4.9Ease of scheduling appointments4.9Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.9 out of 5
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50 comments
5.0
Aug 27, 2026
Melanie and staff are always attentive and caring
5.0
Aug 25, 2026
Everyone was extremely friendly and courteous. Minimal wait time
5.0
Aug 25, 2026
My experience at Ashford Family Care has always been superior. That's why I continue to come back!
5.0
Aug 21, 2026
VERY GOOD
4.0
Aug 21, 2026
Melanie listened to me very well and answered all my questions accordingly.
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4.8
Map & Directions
Texas Health Family Care
2701 Panhandle StDenton, TX 76201
Monday - Thursday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Fax
940-323-3427