Melissa Schorn Kester, DNP
Concierge Internal Medicine nurse practitioner, Seattle, WA
MedNorthwestKester is a doctorate-level nurse practitioner at MedNorthwest, a concierge medicine practice that also bills insurance.
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About Melissa Schorn Kester
Kester is a nurse practitioner, not a physician. She earned a nursing degree with honors at Marquette University and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Washington. She worked as a nurse practitioner in an academic setting at the University of Washington for five years before joining MedNorthwest.
She is the primary care provider for several physicians who are patients at MedNorthwest. Her approach is to listen well, be kind and bring high quality scientific research to patients' problems.
Membership and fees
At MedNorthwest the Comprehensive Wellness Plan for Concierge Medicine costs $310 a month.
A second member of the same household pays $300 a month, and children ages 11 to 20 pay $90 a month when a parent is a patient there.
The practice accepts most insurance and bills the insurer on the patient's behalf, in addition to the monthly fee.
Education and credentials
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Patient reviews
Ms. Kester is excellent at communicating.
"Ms. Kester is excellent at communicating. On top of that, she is prompt to respond to calls. I highly recommend her."
She's always on time and spreads positive vibe.
"She's always on time and spreads positive vibe. She makes me calm and feel safe. I highly recommend her."
Ms. Kester is great and caring.
"Ms. Kester is great and caring. We haven't had any negative experience with her. She's honest and and I appreciate that very much."
Questions patients ask
Does Kester take insurance, or offer a membership?
MedNorthwest is a concierge medicine practice. It also accepts most insurance and bills the insurer on the patient's behalf, in addition to the monthly fee.
How much does a membership at MedNorthwest cost?
The Comprehensive Wellness Plan for Concierge Medicine costs $310 a month. A second household member pays $300 a month. Kids under 21 pay $90 a month, for children ages 11 to 20 when a parent is a patient there.
Is Kester a doctor?
Kester is a nurse practitioner, not a physician. She earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Washington.
Where did Kester train?
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors from Marquette University. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Washington.
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