Melissa R. Walters, APRN

4.9 out of 5
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About

Melissa is now seeing patients at the University of Kentucky Fountain Court Urgent Care location. She started with the University of Kentucky in 2005 working as Nurse until completing her Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2015. She has worked in the Department of Internal Medicine and Team Blue as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Personal Statement

Practicing in Urgent Care Medicine allows me the opportunity to care for acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced and problem-focused setting. My personal goal in the Urgent Care setting is to assist my patient with their immediate concerns and help address and prevent any potentially significant bad outcome(s).

Returning to the University of Kentucky allows me the opportunity to give back to the communities dear to my heart. I enjoy the relationships I develop with my patients and I strive to the provide the highest-quality care to each patient I meet.

Training & Education

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Morehead State University 1995 (Cum Laude)
Master of Science in Nursing, Primary Care Nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University 2015 (Summa Cum Laude)

Certifications and Special Training

AANP-Family Nurse Practitioner
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), Family Nurse Practitioner
National Academy of DOT Medical Examiners, Certified Medical Examiner (Dates: 5/10/2021 - 5/10/2031)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5
14 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Melissa Walters is an excellent, caring, listening provider. Amazing!

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    The only drawback was wait time. The care we received was very good.

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    Loved Melissa Walter's! The APRN who saw me.

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    I was included in deciding my treatment plan and the provider even made a plan based on my request! This is exceptional!

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    Melissa was absolutely amazing. She could tell I was in pain right away and was so calm and comforting. The treatment plan she made for me made a huge difference and I cannot thank her enough!

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      Melissa Walters, APRN was absolutely wonderful! Very caring!

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      I just love Melissa Walters. She is so concerned and cares about her patients. She always takes time to listen to our concerns and explains her recommendations to treat my child. She is super friendly.

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      Good experience

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      It seemed like every team member really cared.

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      *Melissa Walters was very compassionate! She listened to me and explained everything!

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      Melissa was fantastic!

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      Melissa was excellent. I would absolutely see her again and was very pleased with my care.

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      An absolutely wonderful experience. Step by step explanation of my ailment was so appreciated.

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      They did everything to figure out what was wrong and kept the problem from getting worse