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Dr. Melanie Fuertes-Hunt, MD

Dr. Melanie Fuertes-Hunt, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Melanie Fuertes-Hunt, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Knoxville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Blount Memorial Hospital and Parkwest Medical Center.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1444 Old Weisgarber Rd Knoxville, TN 37909

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Fuertes-Hunt specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Fuertes-Hunt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fuertes-Hunt

3.3
3 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
33%
33%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
0%
1 star
33%
33%

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Terrible bed -side and clinical
Dr Hunt doesn't appear to understand the field of psychiatry at all. After acute care there are several step down levels. She is not aware of what differentiates them nor of what is appropriate for which patients.She was unsuccessful at medicating my daughter, grew frustrated with the patients behavior, then lied about what insurance would cover. Altogether a very difficult interaction at a very difficult time
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Got Bad Care with Dr Hunt – Jun 27, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melanie Fuertes-Hunt, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in Knoxville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Blount Memorial Hospital and Parkwest Medical Center.
  • Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Geriatric Psychiatry
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

East Tennessee Behavioral Health1444 Old Weisgarber Rd Knoxville, TN 37909
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
    Maryville, TN 37804

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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