Melissa Knisley, MD

Location: NE Portland

Credentials: MD - University of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Internship: Pediatric Residency Training at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Certified ✓ American Board of Pediatrics

I am child-centered and family focused. I see patient care as a collaboration enabling families to make informed decisions regarding the health of their children.
— Melissa Knisley, MD

About Dr. Knisley

Dr. Knisley is a transplant to Portland after spending most of her life in Indiana. After completing her undergraduate degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, she completed an AmeriCorps program in Indianapolis prior to starting medical school at the University of Indiana. She completed her residency training at the University of Arizona in Tucson. 
She and her husband moved to Portland in 2021 when she joined the practice. She enjoys forming long-term relationships with her patients and their families and enjoys having the ability to help keep her patients happy and healthy. In her free time she enjoys running, snowboarding, kayaking, and any adventure involving her husband and their son and two dogs.

 

Fun Facts

I love sushi

 

Favorite childhood memory…

My favorite memories are the ones camping with my family which helped to establish my love of nature.

About my family

My husband and I have two dogs and a son, and whenever possible we like to go on adventures with all five of us.

 

In my spare time…

Anything outdoors including camping, hiking, kayaking, running distance races, or relaxing and reading a book in a hammock.

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