Meet Melissa Geist, FNP/PPCNP

Melissa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children and their families. She is committed to promoting lifelong health through preventive care, patient education, and personalized treatment.

In addition to her clinical practice, Melissa serves as a professor of nursing at the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing at Tennessee Technological University, where she mentors and educates future nursing professionals. She also leads two service-oriented study abroad programs, providing students with global healthcare experiences in Belize and Cuba.

When she’s not caring for patients, Melissa enjoys:

  • Family Time: Enjoys spending quality time with her family
  • Reading: Loves relaxing with a good book
  • Traveling: Enjoys visiting new places and making memories

What Melissa Geist, FNP/PPCNP, Specializes In:

Melissa provides comprehensive pediatric care with special experience in:
  • General Pediatrics:

    Sick visits, immunizations, and routine care for infants, children, and adolescents

  • Well-Child Visits:

    Growth tracking, developmental milestones, and preventive care at every age

Locations & Office Hours

328 Antioch Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37211

Clinic Hours

  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Closed daily from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch

Education & Expertise

Education

  • Undergraduate Degree: University of Dayton, Ohio
  • Masters Degree: Vanderbilt University

Professional Memberships

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
  • Board Certified Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC)

We’re Ready When You Are

We know choosing a pediatrician is a big decision. Our team is here to answer questions, guide you through the next steps, and care for your child with patience and respect.

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