About
Dr. Karley Mecko Scoles is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Fortis Direct Primary Care in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Her residency in family medicine took place at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, where she developed a deep commitment to thorough, patient-centered care. After residency, she spent three years as an employed physician in Barron County before opening Fortis DPC.
Dr. Scoles centers her clinical work on lifestyle medicine, chronic disease prevention, and root-cause thinking. She is passionate about diabetes prevention and reversal, nutrition, strength training, and metabolic health. She has personally worn continuous glucose monitors, including the Dexcom Stelo and Abbott Lingo, to better understand glucose metabolism firsthand. She prescribes GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP agonist weight loss medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, and walks patients through thorough risk and benefit discussions before starting treatment. Outside the clinic, she is a mother of two and an animal lover. Her husband Brett, a physical therapist and former collegiate wrestler, shares her appreciation for an active lifestyle. She played soccer at UW Parkside in Kenosha, where the two met.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UW Parkside, Kenosha, WI
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
Residency
Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI
Additional Training
Three years as employed physician in Barron County, WI post-residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Scoles right for?
Dr. Scoles is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive approach to managing or preventing chronic conditions. Patients dealing with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia benefit from her root-cause, lifestyle-first method. She also serves families with children, from newborns through adolescents. Patients who value direct access to their doctor and transparent pricing tend to thrive in her practice. Adults seeking weight management support, including GLP-1 medication management, will find her approach thorough and individualized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Scoles focuses on chronic disease management and prevention, with particular depth in type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. She also manages thyroid disease, anxiety, depression, asthma, COPD, and menopause. Her lifestyle medicine approach means she addresses nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress as part of every treatment plan.
Yes. Dr. Scoles holds board certification in family medicine. O. degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Dr. Scoles avoids reflexive prescribing. Before recommending any medication, she reviews the evidence with patients, including risks, benefits, and side effects. She prioritizes lifestyle interventions first when clinically appropriate, and she partners with patients to make informed decisions together.
Yes. Dr. Scoles prescribes GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP agonist medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide. She conducts thorough risk and benefit discussions before starting treatment. She recommends pairing these medications with a healthy diet and a strength and aerobic training program for best results.
Dr. Scoles is passionate about lifestyle medicine and integrates it into every patient visit. She focuses on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management as tools to prevent and potentially reverse chronic disease. She has personally worn continuous glucose monitors to deepen her understanding of metabolic health.
Yes. Dr. Scoles provides care for patients of all ages, from newborn exams and well-child checks through adult and geriatric care. Children aged 0 to 18 can enroll with or without a parent membership at Fortis DPC.
Dr. Scoles gives members a direct phone number for urgent needs. Members can also reach her by text or email. They communicate directly with Dr. Scoles, not a nurse or answering service.
Dr. Scoles earned her undergraduate degree at UW Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She then attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. She completed her family medicine residency at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, followed by three years of practice in Barron County, Wisconsin.
Doctor profile last updated April 17, 2026