Kristyn “Missy” Meadows is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Arlington Center for Dermatology. She began her nursing career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where she developed a strong foundation in patient care, attention to detail, and critical thinking. From there, she transitioned into family medicine as a nurse practitioner, gaining broad clinical experience before focusing her practice on dermatology. After completing in-depth training under Dr. Moore, she now treats a variety of skin conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach.

Missy earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University, where she was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, and received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and is an active member of the Texas Nurses Association and the Dermatology Nurses Association. Her clinical style is direct and practical, with a strong emphasis on patient education and collaborative care. She prioritizes creating a space where patients feel informed, respected, and confident in their treatment plans.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Missy now lives in Dallas with her husband, Austin, and their Labrador retriever, Tuve. Outside of work, Missy enjoys cooking, gardening, listening to podcasts, and cheering on the TCU Horned Frogs.

To remain nationally certified, Kristyn must must log 1000 clinical hours and complete 100 hours of Continuing Education (CE) every 5 years, or pass a national re-certification examination every 5 years.

Nurse Practitioners have been practicing with dermatologists for 20 years, providing a wide variety of services, including diagnosis, prescription, ordering and interpreting lab tests, wound suturing, and medical or surgical treatment of a wide variety of clinical pathology. Dermatology NPs are legally and ethically bound to practice ONLY under supervision by their employing physician.

Kristyn is a member of the following professional organizations:

• Texas Nurse Practitioners Association
• Dermatology Nurses Association

You may rest assured that your care is still managed by Dr. Angela Moore and that we will work as a team for your dermatology concerns. Dr. Moore believes that adding a NP to her dermatology practice will enable ACD to provide you with greater accessibility and prompt care, greatly benefiting our patients. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.