About
Dr. Kelly Berkram is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with approximately 20 years of experience. She grew up in Helena, Montana, and completed her undergraduate education at Montana State University in Bozeman. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Her residency training in Family Medicine took place in Muncie, Indiana, where she trained in full-spectrum family medicine. During residency, she also spent two months completing clinical rotations in Kenya, Africa. After residency, she and her husband Paul returned to Montana and put down roots in Kalispell.
Dr. Berkram is known as an empathetic listener who blends clinical knowledge with patient autonomy. She helps each patient reach decisions that genuinely fit their life and values. Her favorite part of family medicine is the connection she builds with patients across every age group. Outside the clinic, she and Paul are raising three children. The family spends time with extended family, enjoys the lake, and travels when they can. Paul works as a hospitalist in Libby and Kalispell.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Montana State University, Bozeman
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
Residency
Family Medicine, Muncie, Indiana
Additional Training
Two months of rotations in Kenya, Africa during residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Berkram right for?
Dr. Berkram sees patients from birth through the end of life, making her a strong fit for families seeking one doctor for every generation. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or heart disease benefit from her longer visit times and direct access. Women looking for comprehensive gynecological care, including IUD or Nexplanon management, will find those services available in-office. Parents of young children appreciate her relaxed approach to pediatric visits and her availability by phone for quick questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Berkram treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her chronic disease work includes diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, and mental health. She also handles acute illness and injury, women's health needs, and preventive care. Patients from birth to 100 and beyond are welcome at Apex Direct Care.
Yes. Dr. Berkram holds board certification in Family Medicine. She trained at the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency in Muncie, Indiana. She brings approximately 20 years of clinical experience to her work in the Flathead Valley.
Dr. Berkram earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. She completed her Family Medicine residency in Muncie, Indiana, where she trained in full-spectrum family medicine. During residency, she also spent two months on clinical rotations in Kenya, Africa.
Dr. Berkram performs a wide range of in-office procedures. These include laceration repair, skin biopsy and lesion removal, joint injections, toenail removal, abscess drainage, ear wax removal, wart treatment, and EKGs. A small materials fee applies for sutures and certain supplies.
Yes. Dr. Berkram provides breast exams, pelvic exams, PAP testing, birth control counseling, and family planning support. She also places and removes IUDs and Nexplanon implants in the office. All of these services fall within the standard membership.
Dr. Berkram takes an approach grounded in patient autonomy. She listens carefully, shares her clinical knowledge, and helps each patient reach decisions that fit their own situation. Patients consistently describe her as an empathetic and easy-to-talk-to provider.
Yes. Dr. Berkram sees patients from birth onward. She conducts well-child checks, sports physicals, and acute visits for kids in a relaxed setting. Parents can also reach her by phone or text for quick questions that do not require an appointment.
Yes. Members have after-hours access to Dr. Berkram. She communicates by phone, email, video, and messaging, so patients can reach her through whatever channel works best. This access is part of the standard membership at Apex Direct Care.
Dr. Berkram sees patients of all ages, from newborns to patients well into their hundreds. Her oldest patient so far lived to 106. She enjoys the breadth of family medicine and the connections she builds with patients across every life stage.
Yes. Dr. Berkram offers a free meet-and-greet for prospective patients who want to see if the practice is a good fit. No medical advice takes place during this visit. It is simply a chance to connect and ask questions before enrolling.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026