Kirsten Heron, PA

"Kirsten Heron earned her bachelor's degree from Boston College in Massachusetts. She decided to pursue a career in medicine and graduated in 2003 with her Physician's Assistant degree from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. Kirsten has been practicing as a PA for 13 years and loves helping the sick and wounded. Kirsten began working at Weeks Family Medicine as part of the opening team in 2010. She has continued to be an integral part of the clinic and loves caring for her patients. Kirsten grew up in Portland, OR and lived much of her life in Bend, OR as well. She loves living in Bend where she is married to her husband and is a mother of two children. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking, white water rafting and is an avid skier."

"Family Practice Physicians are doctors who provide continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is a diverse specialty which integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. The scope of family practice encompasses all ages, both genders, and each organ system and every disease entity. Weeks Family Medicine’s comprehensive care encompasses all this plus Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Urgent Care.

Weeks Family Medicine is also 5-Star Recognized as a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home. Based on key performance indicators as measured by the Oregon Health Authority, Weeks Family Medicine is ranked in the top tier of medical institutions nationwide."