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Melissa E. Hixson MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Primary Care

Location

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee Memphis, 2001
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2004
  • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2005

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Hixson is amazing!
February 18, 2026
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I have and will continue recommending Dr. Hixson to others. She is kind, listens, explains medical topics well, and is just a generally pleasant person to be around. I trust her knowledge and experience.
February 17, 2026
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Absolutely the best doctor I've ever seen. Very easy to talk to, asks good questions, listens well and shows genuine concern for your overall health.
February 17, 2026
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Dr. Hixson is outstanding. I'm so happy she is back!
February 17, 2026
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Dr. Hixson is the best. I could not ask for better care.
February 12, 2026
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I wish I had more time with my physician
February 11, 2026
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I could've seen a fill in a couple of months ago, but I rescheduled because I like Dr. Hixon so much. She is easy to be with, kind.
February 7, 2026
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Excellent. Dr. Hixson consistently helps me feel informed and in control of my healthcare decisions. She is the best primary care physician I have ever had.
February 5, 2026
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Dr Hixson is the most caring and patient physician. So glad she's my doctor
February 4, 2026
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