Melissa Kennedy, PA-C
Certified physician assistant
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Preventive care
- Women's health
- Pediatric care
- Diabetes management
- Weight loss and nutrition
- Virtual visits
I am a certified physician assistant specializing in family medicine with professional interests in preventive care, women's health, pediatric care, diabetes management, and weight loss and nutrition. 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.
My personal health goal is: to qualify for and run the Boston Marathon.
I’m most proud of: my family! My husband and I have three children, two daughters and a son. I love watching my girls perform in gymnastics, dance and piano, and watching my infant son learn new tricks every day!
A few of my personal achievements include: completing five marathons, one triathlon and numerous other road races.
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)
My primary is very easy to talk to, does a great job listening and is very personable and professional.
Dr. Kennedy listened to my concerns and gave great feedback. She was also personable and seamed to genuinely care about my well-being.
M Kennedy
Very efficient experience. My concerns were addressed.
Quality and quick service
Friendly and very thorough.
Great experience
Very knowledgeable, but verynice.
Dr. Kennedy always listens attentively to my symptoms and concerns.
Very quick, take did all the testing and I was given some meds to help with the coughing etc.