About
Dr. Kristy Mount brings an unusually deep scientific foundation to family medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Purdue University before pursuing her medical degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She also holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Ball Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Mount carries board certifications in both family medicine and obesity medicine. The American Academy of Family Physicians honored her as a Fellow, recognizing her clinical excellence and leadership. She has spent over a decade caring for individuals and families across a range of complex conditions. Her clinical focus includes menopause, mental health, obesity medicine, and preventive care. For mental health, she combines cognitive behavioral therapy with precise medication management. Her obesity medicine approach weaves together nutrition, movement, emotional health, and evidence-based therapies. She approaches every patient encounter with both scientific rigor and genuine warmth.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Purdue University, B.S. Biology
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Additional Training
PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, Indiana University School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mount right for?
Dr. Mount is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough, relationship-driven primary care. Women navigating menopause benefit from her comprehensive hormone and mental health support. Patients managing weight challenges find her whole-person obesity medicine approach practical and grounded. She also works well with anyone dealing with anxiety, depression, hypertension, or chronic disease. Her 60-minute visits give patients real time to work through complex or overlapping health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mount focuses on menopause, obesity medicine, mental health, and preventive care. She also manages chronic conditions including hypertension, anxiety, depression, and hormone imbalance. Her dual board certifications in family medicine and obesity medicine let her treat these areas with significant depth.
Dr. Mount combines cognitive behavioral therapy with expert medication management. She takes a thoughtful, precise approach designed to support emotional wellness and lasting change. Patients receive this care as part of their primary care relationship, without a separate referral.
Dr. Mount holds board certification in obesity medicine. She takes a whole-person approach that addresses nutrition, movement, and emotional health together. She also incorporates evidence-based therapies, including GLP-1 treatments where appropriate.
Dr. Mount holds both a medical degree and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology. That scientific background shapes how she evaluates evidence and integrates new therapies. She pairs that rigor with a compassionate, unhurried style that patients consistently describe as attentive and thorough.
Yes. Dr. Mount holds board certifications in both family medicine and obesity medicine. She also earned Fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians, an honor recognizing clinical excellence and leadership.
Dr. Mount earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Ball Memorial Hospital. She also holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Indiana University School of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Mount provides comprehensive menopause care, including hormone therapy, mental health support, and GLP-1 therapies. She takes a forward-thinking, personalized approach to help patients move through this transition with confidence.
Dr. Mount sees adults across a wide range of health needs. She works frequently with women managing menopause, patients navigating weight and metabolic health, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, or chronic disease. She also provides preventive and routine primary care for individuals and families.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026