Dr. Melissa Albritton began a full-time practice in 2010 here at Willis-Knighton Endocrine & Thyroid Specialists. A native of Farmerville, Dr. Albritton is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a degree in chemical engineering. She received her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and completed an internship and residency at the same school. She also completed a fellowship in endocrinology at LSUHSCS. Dr. Albritton is a member of the American Medical Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society. She has an exceptional interest in thyroid irregularities.

Dr. Albritton has a substantial list of hobbies that include running, gardening, swimming, reading and painting.