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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.
I didn't have to wait long for my doctor. She spent ample time with me going over past and present concerns.
July 24, 2026
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Love Dr. Hixson she makes you feel like a not just like a name or finances.
July 23, 2026
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Dr. Hixson is such a great listener and super knowledgeable.
July 23, 2026
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Dr Hixon is the best
July 21, 2026
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She listened and asked pertinent questions. Did a thorough exam and made you feel like she really cared about me and my health
July 17, 2026
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Dr Hixson is so great. My wife and I think so much of her. She is so much concerned about our health. Listens and answers.
July 15, 2026
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Dr Melisa Hixon is very concerned about the patient and very professional !! I will recommend her to others !! The best advice !!
July 14, 2026
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Dr. Hixson is an incredible physician. She has been my internist for 10 years. She is so knowledgeable,and empathetic.
July 14, 2026
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I always love meeting with Dr. Hixson. She seems genuinely interested in my life, and listens well. She never minimizes any of my questions or concerns.
July 10, 2026
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