Staff Bios

Staff Bios

Salas Minor Emergency Center

Salas Minor Emergency Center was established in September 2000 by Dr. David Salas. Our present state-of-the-art facility was completed in September of 2005 and is conveniently located on Loop 286. Read below to find out about our qualified and dedicated staff who make all the difference. Walk-ins and same-day appointments are available. Call us today!

The Salas Minor Emergency Center Team

Group photo of the Salas Minor Emergency Center team

Salas

  • Bachelor of Science - 1982 - Biology/Chemistry Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durrant, Oklahoma
  • Doctor of Medicine - 1986 - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Completed Residency in Family Practice - 1989-St. Francis Regional Medical Center-Wichita, Kansas
  • Solo Practice - 1989-1997 - Salas Family Practice
  • Founding member in the formation of Primary Care Associates 1997-2000
  • 2000- Established Salas Minor Emergency Center

Tommy

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2002 - Texarkana College
  • Associate Degree in Nursing - 2006 - Texarkana College
  • Masters of Science in Nursing - 2016 - Walden University
  • Salas Minor Emergency Center - 2016 - Nurse Practitioner

Melanie

  • Undergraduate - Texas A&M - Texarkana, Texas
  • Master of Nursing Science - University of Arkansas for Medical Science
  • Licensed by Texas Board of Nurses - Family Nurse Practitioner - 2016
  • Experienced in Oncology, Rheumatology, Family Practice, and Urgent Care
  • DOT Medical Examiner - 2016
  • Salas Minor Emergency Center - 2019 - Nurse Practitioner

Joe

  • Paramedic Certification Program - 1980 - Cooke County College, Gainesville, Texas
  • Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - 1979 - Cooke County College, Gainesville, Texas
  • Physician Assistant Certification - 1996 - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • Salas Minor Emergency Center - 2017 - Physician Assistant

Nikki

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2009 - Texarkana College
  • Associates of Science - Registered Nurse - 2016 - Texarkana College 
  • Bachelor's of Science - Nursing 2018 - Walden University 
  • Masters of Science - Nursing - 2022 - Walden University 
  • DOT Medical Examiner - 2024
  • Salas Minor Emergency Center - 2024
  • Nurse Practitioner
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