One Direction Healthcare LLC is a privately owned family medicine clinic in Slidell, Louisiana, and one of the few private practices left in the area. In November 2021, six years after the establishment of our practice, Dr. Watson, the founder and owner, was able to purchase a dream clinic for her patients.
Dr. Watson is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana where she attended Dillard University and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked in various settings as a registered nurse, with critical care being her passion.
She later attended the University of Phoenix, where she received her master's degree in nursing and master's in business healthcare management. She also worked as an adjunct clinical instructor for Louisiana State University.
Dr. Watson has always had a passion for caring for people and doing work in the community. To further her education, she decided to return to school to obtain a postmaster's certificate as a family nurse practitioner and a doctorate in nursing with a subspecialty in education.
She quickly identified the need to service the uninsured and underinsured community and brought forth the vision of One Direction Healthcare LLC, a family practice clinic in the Slidell area.
Dr. Watson continues to educate herself and has obtained a plethora of certifications in several areas, such as Botox, Certified Medical Examiner, IV therapy, hormone replacement therapy, and substance abuse, to name a few. She also obtained a psychiatric mental health certification.
Dr. Watson has received several distinctive honors and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. She is committed to providing quality patient care in a family-friendly atmosphere with a spiritual and integrated approach.
Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients.
Dr. Melissa J. Watson, MBA, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Keri Aucoin, LPN/Practice Manager
Crystal Savell – CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
Heather Cook – CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
Tammy Crane – Project Coordinator
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