Dr. Hancock is a board-certified family physician with 26+ years of clinical experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Rice University in 1992. Remaining in Houston (having grown up just north of there), he then enrolled in Baylor College of Medicine on a U.S. Air Force scholarship, earning his M.D. in 1996. Saying goodbye to the Texas Gulf Coast, he began active duty service near Washington, D.C., continuing with family medicine specialty training at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB (1996–1999). Further postings as a USAF staff physician followed in Montana at Malmstrom AFB (1999–2001), and then at RAF Alconbury/Molesworth/Upwood in England (2001–2004), caring for U.S. military personnel, veterans, and their families.
After completing his U.S. Air Force service, he returned stateside with his wife Amy and their three children to settle in Morristown, not far from where Amy grew up in Oak Ridge. After working at another local clinic during his first year in Tennessee, Dr. Hancock joined HealthStar Physicians, P.C. in October 2005, where he continues to practice today.
Dr. Hancock enjoys seeing a wide range of patients, from newborns to those who are “up there” in years—and everything in between. He also gives some of his time each month to Helping Hands, a free clinic for individuals without insurance, and stands ready to do his best in listening to his patients’ stories, helping them develop solutions to their medical concerns, advocating for preventive health needs, and ensuring referrals to the appropriate specialists when necessary.
Dr. Blake Melling is a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 22 years of clinical experience caring for patients in the Morristown area. He has been practicing locally since 2003 and is known for his thoughtful, education-focused approach to patient care.
Dr. Melling earned his undergraduate degree from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, and completed medical school at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He went on to complete his family medicine residency at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as Clinical Adjunct Faculty at Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he helps train future physicians.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Melling enjoys caring for a wide range of patients, with particular interests in adult and geriatric medicine, hypertension and heart disease management, diabetes care, COPD and asthma, and minor in-office dermatologic procedures.
Dr. Melling believes that patient education is a key part of effective healthcare. He takes time to help individuals understand their conditions and treatment options, empowering them to actively participate in their care and live healthier lives. While he sees patients ages two and older, he especially enjoys working with the geriatric population.
Miranda Beckler, a native of Morristown, TN, has dedicated her life to advancing healthcare in her community. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Carson-Newman University, setting a solid foundation for her career. Miranda began her professional journey as a registered nurse at UT Medical Center’s Medical Critical Care Unit, where she honed her skills for two years before transitioning to Interim Home Health Care. There, she continued to provide excellent patient care while completing her graduate degree.
In 2019, Miranda joined Healthstar as a Family Nurse Practitioner, serving patients in Newport, TN, until late 2022. Seeking to be closer to her husband, she moved to the Tri-Cities area, where she expanded her expertise to include family care, allergy, and immunology.
Now back in her hometown of Morristown, Miranda is committed to growing her practice and enhancing patient care in the community that shaped her. Recently, she welcomed her first child, Veronica, into the world and enjoys traveling with her husband in her free time.
Jeanette Mullane, FNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at HealthStar Physicians’ Merchants Greene office. Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, she joined HealthStar in October 2021, bringing extensive experience in both acute and primary care.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from King University in 2017, after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at King University in 2015. Jeanette began her nursing career with an AAS RN from Walters State Community College in 2013 and has worked in ICU, step-down, neuro ICU, and med-surg units before transitioning to primary care, including five years with Integrated Health Transitions.
Jeanette is passionate about patient education, helping individuals and families feel confident in managing their health. She sees patients ages 5 and older and strives to support them in living full, healthy lives while being a trusted presence in her community.
Outside of her practice, Jeanette enjoys running—recently completing the Philadelphia Marathon—and cherishes time with her three daughters. She values staying active and engaged with her family while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
