Melissa Kennedy, PA-C
Certified physician assistant
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Women's health
- Menopause
- Menopause hormonal therapy (MHT)
- Preventive care
- Pediatric care
- Diabetes management
- Weight loss and nutrition
- Virtual visits
I am a certified physician assistant specializing in family medicine with professional interests in women's health, menopause, and more. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Monticello, MN
I’m passionate about: leading a healthy lifestyle composed of a healthy diet, exercise and spending quality time with my family.
If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: photographer, because I love capturing the beauty of children and families.
My favorite travel destination is: Boston, MA. I love the history of the city and good food, Fenway Park, Cape Cod and the Boston Marathon.
My patients have taught me to: take the time to really listen and understand each individual’s needs and concerns.
I'm most proud of: FAMILY: I have a husband and three children, two daughters and a son. I enjoy watching their numerous activities which include softball, baseball, football, hockey, gymnastics, and track and field. Most nights and weekends you will find us cheering them on and coaching our children in their activities.
A few of my personal achievements include: I've completed 12 marathons and numerous other road races. I'm most proud of qualifying for and running the Boston Marathon in 2025! I also enjoy coaching our high school track and field team.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Marathons
- Nutrition
- Running
Educational institutions
- 2004 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN - Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- 2001 Concordia College, Moorhead, MN - BA Biology, cum laude
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Augsburg College Physician Assistant Society
- Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Years of experience
- 21
Hospital affiliations
- Buffalo Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)