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Melissa E. Hixson MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Primary Care

Location

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 the best at what she does. Very caring!
November 8, 2025
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Dr. Hixson is very concerned & thorough at each visit.
November 5, 2025
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I have recommended her to others. She is an incredible caring and thorough physician. She makes me feel heard and I believe she is concerned about my health outcomes. With her guidance I am much healthier now and feel much better.
November 5, 2025
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Dr. Hixson is wonderful- could not ask for a better or kinder doctor. So grateful to have found her!
November 4, 2025
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She is the best! Really cares about my condition and treatment.
October 29, 2025
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Always a great experience talking with Dr Hixson. She's very attentive to my care.
October 29, 2025
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Always spends time with me, listening and empathetic
October 15, 2025
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She apologized for being late and I never felt rushed.
October 10, 2025
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Love love Dr. Melissa Hixson
October 8, 2025
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