Dr. Kassis is a board-certified gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Provider with over 15 years of experience in women’s health. She specializes in general gynecology and perimenopause / menopause management, helping women navigate the complex physical and emotional changes that occur during this stage of life.

Dr. Kassis earned her BA from Middlebury College. After a stint in West Africa with the Peace Corps she received her MD from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University Medical Center. She practiced initially at Stanford as a Clinical instructor, teaching residents and serving as the Assistant Residency Program Director. She then moved to San Mateo County Hospital for 8 years where a very high volume of surgery and pregnancy management helped her gain the experience she needed to feel comfortable treating a wide range of obstetric and gynecologic issues. She joined Palo Alto Medical Foundation in 2019. It was during her 5 years there that she gained an interest in menopause medicine and became a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Her approach is patient-centered, focusing on personalized care and evidence-based treatments to address symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, brain fog, and the innumerable other symptoms women experience during the menopausal transition.

Dr. Kassis is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as an active member of The Menopause Society and The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. She is dedicated to empowering women with the knowledge and resources they need to maintain optimal health and well-being during perimenopause, menopause and beyond.