At Bozeman Primary Care, our physicians and nurse practitioners provide comprehensive care to all types of patients. Each provider sees patients individually, but also serves as an important member of the healthcare team, working collaboratively to provide more comprehensive healthcare experiences to our patients.
Terry Edwards, MD
Terry S. Edwards has been board certified to practice Family Medicine for over 20 years. His care techniques in both the preventative and urgent care models have allowed him to forge lasting relationships and provide successful remedies for his patients. After graduating from Creighton University School of Medicine, Dr. Edwards completed his residency at the University of Washington Family Practice Residency Program (SWWMC) and then headed east to declare Montana his new home. He’s been practicing medicine in Bozeman ever since, first at Bozeman Health and Medical Associates, P.C. and now at Bozeman Primary Care.
You can also find Terry playing tennis, hiking, traveling with his family or fly-fishing the Madison.
Certifications and Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Board of Family Medicine
- Montana State Medical License
- American Academy of Family Practice
- American Medical Association
- Montana Medical Association
- American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Chemistry, Minor in Math | Seattle University, Seattle, WA | 1989
- Creighton Medical School | Omaha, NE| 1995
- University of Washington Medical Center Internship | Vancouver, WA | 1996
- University of Washington Medical Residency | Vancouver, WA | 1998
Melissa Blixt, DNP
Melissa Blixt is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides hands-on care to her patients at Bozeman Primary Care and knows that no two people are the same. She enjoys working to create individualized care plans that combine patients’ unique values and evidence-based medicine for the best possible outcomes. She takes time to understand her patients’ challenges and goals to provide care that always puts their health first.
Melissa was instrumental in opening Bozeman Health b2 MicroCare, the first retail health clinic in Bozeman. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she served as a registered nurse at Bozeman Health Family Medicine and Butte Community Health Center.
When not with her patients, you can find Melissa enjoying great coffee, traveling, and searching for water sprites while she hikes the trails with her 3-year-old daughter and husband, John.
Certifications and Professional Memberships
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- PEARS (American Heart Association)
- Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) Human Subjects Training
- FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice | Montana State University | 2017
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Montana State University | 2013
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration |Montana State University | 2003
Jennifer Cain, MSN, FNP-C
Jennifer Cain is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) dedicated to providing patient-centered care, with a strong emphasis on lifestyle management and preventative care to optimize health and wellness. With over eight years of experience in urgent care, including her time at the University of Pittsburgh and BestMed in Bozeman, Jennifer is adept at addressing both chronic wellness needs and acute outpatient conditions. She is committed to partnering with her patients and their families to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
Jennifer’s journey in healthcare began as a nurse in critical care in rural Western Pennsylvania, where she saw firsthand the effects of preventable or delayed illness. This experience fueled her passion for family practice, ultimately leading her to pursue advanced nursing education.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Jennifer is an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying activities like skiing, biking, gardening, baking sourdough, and fly fishing with her family.
Certifications and Professional Memberships
- Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (American Association of Nurse Practitioners)
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- Certified Medical Examiner (FMCSA)
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, Edinboro and Clarion University of Pennsylvania (2017)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (2009)
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (2007)