MELISSA KJOS

About

Dr. Melissa Kjos is a board-certified family medicine physician and certified menopause and perimenopause care provider via the Perry Academy. She serves as Medical Director at Health West, where she also maintains a full-time clinical practice. Dr. Kjos earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in History and Chemistry, before completing her Doctor of Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University. She completed her residency training at Idaho State University Family Medicine Practice. Dr. Kjos practices comprehensive family medicine covering all ages and conditions, with a special focus on women's health, perimenopause, and postmenopausal care. Driven by a passion for the evolving science of hormonal health, she pursued additional certification in perimenopause and menopause management to bring the latest evidence-based approaches to her patients. She is equally committed to the management of chronic diseases and conditions, with an emphasis on healthy lifestyle and prevention. Outside of medicine, Dr. Kjos enjoys reading, camping, paddle boarding, and spending time with her husband and two children.