About
Dr. Jessica Kassis is a board-certified gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Provider with over 15 years of experience in women's health. She completed her undergraduate degree at Middlebury College, served with the Peace Corps in West Africa, then earned her MD from the University of Minnesota. Her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology took place at Stanford University Medical Center. After residency, she joined Stanford's faculty as a Clinical Instructor and Assistant Residency Program Director. She then spent eight years at San Mateo County Hospital managing high-volume surgery and complex pregnancies.
In 2019, Dr. Kassis joined Palo Alto Medical Foundation, where she trained under a leading menopause specialist. When that mentor retired, she entrusted Dr. Kassis with her practice. That experience, combined with her own perimenopause journey, deepened her focus on midlife women's health. She holds Fellowship status in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and maintains active membership in The Menopause Society and the Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She regularly pursues advanced continuing medical education, most recently completing a specialized course on managing menopause and hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors. Outside medicine, she enjoys photography, interior design, and travel with her husband, two children, and dog.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Middlebury College, BA
Medical School
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University Medical Center
Additional Training
CME course on managing menopause and hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors; Clinical Instructor and Assistant Residency Program Director at Stanford
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kassis right for?
Dr. Kassis is an excellent fit for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause. She works well with patients managing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, mood changes, or bone density concerns. Women with a history of breast cancer who need expert hormonal guidance will find her specialized training particularly valuable. Her whole-woman approach suits patients who want evidence-based care rooted in a long-term physician relationship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kassis specializes in perimenopause and menopause management, hormonal changes, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, bone density loss, and sexual dysfunction. She also treats menstrual disorders and provides cervical cancer screening. Her advanced training includes managing menopause and hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors.
Yes. Dr. Kassis holds board certification in Gynecology and carries the Menopause Society Certified Provider (MSCP) credential. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).
Dr. Kassis earned her MD from the University of Minnesota and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Stanford University Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Instructor and Assistant Residency Program Director at Stanford.
Dr. Kassis uses a patient-centered, whole-woman methodology grounded in evidence-based medicine. She takes a thorough health history, reviews comprehensive lab work, and tailors treatment plans to each patient's symptoms and goals. Her personal experience with perimenopause informs her approach to this stage of life.
Yes. Dr. Kassis recently completed advanced continuing medical education focused on managing menopause and hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors. She has expertise in evidence-based care for women with complex menopausal health needs related to survivorship.
Dr. Kassis is a member of The Menopause Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.
Dr. Kassis performs colposcopy, pelvic and OB ultrasound, vulvar and vaginal biopsy, IUD and Nexplanon insertion and removal, Bartholin cyst incision and drainage, cervical polypectomy, pessary fitting, and endometrial biopsy.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026