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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.
Always AMAZING care by Dr. Hixson! She's attentive, professional, kind and so knowledgeable. I always recommend her to others. She is fabulous!
March 13, 2026
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I always have a great experience with Dr. Hixson! She is very thoughtful, listens to details about your health, and has your wellbeing in mind
March 8, 2026
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I love Dr Hixson! I would follow her if she left Vanderbilt and went somewhere else in middle Tennessee
March 8, 2026
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I love Dr. Hixson, and she apologized for what I had to go through to set up the appointment.
March 7, 2026
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Dr. Hixson is an excellent communicator about medical issues. She is receptive to all my questions and gives thorough answers and guidance, she follows up with previous medical issues, etc. She is also very personable and enjoyable to talk with in general. A great listener, too.
March 6, 2026
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Love her!
March 5, 2026
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Dr. Hixson is wonderful! She listens, proposes the best, least intrusive treatment, and always encourages you to keep her posted.
February 24, 2026
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Exceeded my expectations
February 22, 2026
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Dr. Hixson is amazing!
February 18, 2026
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