Kiersten Young-Melendez is a certified Physician Assistant and graduate of  the Stanford University School of Medicine Primary Care Associate Program. She has extensive prior experience as a telemetry nurse in the hospital setting. Kiersten advocates a healthy lifestyle and enjoys counseling patients regarding risk factor modification including diet and exercise. She is a member of the California Association of Physician Assistants and the American College of Cardiology.

Kiersten is a native to the area and makes her home here in Bakersfield with her family. She enjoys kickboxing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.