Your Care Team

Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Taporco completed his undergraduate studies locally before earning his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2021. He moved to Sherman, Texas for his Family Medicine residency and quickly made the Texoma region home. He later pursued advanced subspecialty training in Sports Medicine at the University of Arizona, gaining deep expertise in musculoskeletal care, injury prevention, and athlete wellness. A former competitive volleyball and soccer player, Dr. Taporco remains passionate about fitness — he is now an avid weightlifter and bodybuilder and can often be found training at Nautilus Family Fitness. Outside of medicine, he enjoys motorcycling on sunny days, line dancing, and country music.

Laurel Barnet has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner for more than 25 years. She provides comprehensive primary care for adolescents, adults, and older adults, with a focus on building long-term relationships and partnering with patients to achieve their health goals. Her clinical interests include women's health, menopause, preventive care, and chronic disease management. She believes in listening carefully to patients, educating them about their health, and working together to develop practical treatment plans that fit their lives. Outside of the clinic, Laurel enjoys spending time with her family, camping, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, and quilting.

Melody Barker, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2005 and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2010. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she worked as an emergency nurse, developing strong skills in patient advocacy, critical thinking, and compassionate care. Since completing her graduate education, Melody has provided comprehensive healthcare in internal medicine, family practice, concierge medicine, and urgent care settings. She is known for building lasting relationships with her patients and delivering personalized, patient-centered care. Melody's approach focuses on helping patients achieve and maintain their best possible health through every stage of life. She emphasizes prevention, education, evidence-based medicine, and collaborative decision-making to improve overall wellness and quality of life. Outside of work, Melody enjoys weightlifting, rucking, reading, and football, and she is a devoted wife and mother of three sons.