Dr. Melissa McFadden

Dr. Melissa McFaddenD.O.

Family Medicine

at Fort Worth Direct Care — Fort Worth, TX

About

Dr. McFadden is board certified in Family Medicine and has practiced in Fort Worth since 2014. She earned her bachelor's degree in physics from Texas State University in San Marcos. Before entering medicine, she and her husband spent two years in Suriname, South America serving in the Peace Corps. She completed medical school in 2008 at the UNT Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She then finished her Family Medicine residency in Waco, Texas.

Dr. McFadden believes that knowing the whole picture matters when managing symptoms, medications, and care plans. She communicates actively with each patient's other providers to keep the entire medical team informed. She prefers to meet prospective patients before they join the practice. Outside the office, she stays busy with her husband, their three sons, school activities, Scouting events, and a rescue dog.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Bachelor's in Physics, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Medical School

UNT Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008

Residency

Family Medicine Residency, Waco, Texas

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Conditions Treated

asthma
hypertension
diabetes
high cholesterol

Who is Dr. McFadden right for?

Dr. McFadden is a strong fit for patients ages 12 and up who want a consistent, long-term primary care relationship. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma benefit from her thorough, coordinated approach. Patients who value direct communication by phone, text, or email will feel at home here. Families looking to consolidate care under one trusted physician are also a natural fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. McFadden treats a broad range of conditions through her family medicine practice. Her chronic disease focus includes asthma, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. She also handles urgent care needs, preventive exams, and prescription management. She coordinates with specialists when additional expertise is needed.

Yes. Dr. McFadden holds board certification in Family Medicine. O. at UNT Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas.

Dr. McFadden sees patients ages 12 and up. Her practice covers adolescents through adults, making her a practical choice for families who want multiple members under one physician's care.

Dr. McFadden actively communicates with each patient's other providers. She believes knowing the full picture matters when managing medications, symptoms, and care plans. Her goal is to keep the entire medical team aligned on each patient's health.

Yes. Dr. McFadden prefers to meet prospective patients before they join. This gives both the doctor and the patient a chance to make sure the relationship is a good fit before committing to membership.

Dr. McFadden earned her bachelor's degree in physics at Texas State University in San Marcos. O. at UNT Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth in 2008. She then finished her Family Medicine residency in Waco, Texas.

Dr. McFadden picks up after-hours calls for urgent concerns. Members can also reach her by phone, text, or email during regular hours. This direct access is a core part of how she practices.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026