Kelsie Tescher

Kelsie Tescher, Certified Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian, at Balance Medical specializes in primary care and women’s health. She has a strong background in nutrition and incorporates this into her primary care practice. She is able to offer women at Balance Medical the full spectrum of care:

Women’s Health Services

• Preventative screening/services
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Osteoporosis/osteopenia
• Pelvic pain
• Urinary incontinence
• Menopause associated symptoms
• Vaginal discomfort
• Painful intercourse
• Contraception

Primary Care Services

• Routine preventative screening/services
• Acute illness
• Obesity and Nutrition Counseling
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Diabetes
• Anxiety/depression
• Dermatitis, acne, abnormal lesions, wart therapy
• Thyroid disease
• Cardiovascular disease
• Respiratory disease
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Gastrointestinal conditions
• Renal disease

Kelsie’s growing practice has the unique opportunity to also have the expert guidance of Dr. Rhonda Schafer-McLean, OB-Gyn, who utilizes Balance Medical as a satellite location to her UND Center for Family Medicine Practice. This relationship allows for women to have all their needs met at one convenient practice.

Education: 

Undergraduate:

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Registered Dietitian

North Dakota State University

Graduate:

Masters in Physician Assistant Studies

University of North Dakota

Certifications/Memberships: 

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Kelsie’s Care Philosophy: 

Kelsie devotes her practice to making women feel comfortable, confident, and informed about their health. She believes in providing comprehensive care to every woman in every stage of life. She strives to make her patients feel heard and ultimately provide them with a positive experience.