Michelle graduated from Texas Woman’s University, Denton, in 1989 Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She went on to graduate from Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, in 1998 with a Master of Science degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner. Following graduation she completed the Registered Nurse First Assist program in Taos, New Mexico.
In 1997, Michelle joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine and in 1998 became the first Nurse Practitioner with the group.
In addition to assisting in surgery, Michelle collaborates with Dr. Weiner rounding on patients in the hospital and seeing patients in the office. She has served as research coordinator for numerous studies for which Dr. Weiner is the principal investigator.