Dr. Melissa Kjos
Overview
Dr. Kjos grew up in various small towns all over Oregon with a short stint in Colorado, before she moved to Corvallis, OR to receive her undergraduate degree in biology with minors in history and chemistry at Oregon State University. She completed a three-month medical internship in South Africa, working in various day hospitals and with EMS services in Cape Town's numerous townships, prior to entering medical school at Oregon Health and Science University. She married her husband, Chris, in 2004 while he was a military police officer. It was during his second deployment to Iraq that she went to Africa. Melissa and her husband have a 3-year-old daughter, a miracle ex-24-week-old, who is the light of their lives and the best teacher Melissa has ever had. Melissa enjoys traveling, camping, jogging, reading and spending time with her family. She is excited to explore the beautiful outdoors surrounding Pocatello and experiencing a new area of the country.
Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Bulimia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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Locations
152 S 4th St, Montpelier, ID 83254
1000 N 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201
1001 N 7th Ave Ste 135, Pocatello, ID 83201
465 Memorial Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Kjos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Kjos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Kjos by calling their office at 208-847-2108. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Kjos a top-rated expert for Huntington Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Kjos is classified as an Experienced expert for Huntington Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melissa Kjos specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Kjos is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Bulimia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Melissa Kjos accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Kjos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 208-847-2108 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Alport SyndromeDr. Kjos isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- AthetosisDr. Kjos isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- BulimiaDr. Kjos isExperienced. Learn about Bulimia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kjos isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- CirrhosisDr. Kjos isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.