Dr. Melinda Schaffner Skau, MD

Dr. Melinda Skau is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in psychiatry. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has been practicing for over four decades, bringing extensive experience to her patient care. Her dual specialization allows her to address both physical health concerns and mental health needs in a comprehensive approach. Dr. Skau is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish with her patients.

Dr. Skau practices at Oroville Hospital and Feather River Tribal Health in Oroville, California. She specializes in managing obesity and weight-related health concerns, along with treating Type 2 diabetes. Her practice also focuses on substance use disorders, reflecting her psychiatric training. Common procedures she performs include heel stick procedures, newborn screenings, and complete blood counts to monitor patient health and diagnose various conditions.