Dr. Klix is passionate about caring for patients with hematologic and oncologic problems. She has centered her career around helping patients navigate the process of identifying and treating their medical concerns.

Her career in healthcare began in her teens, working as a nursing assistant. She received her RN/BSN and practiced nursing in various disciplines, including intensive care, neurology, obstetrics, oncology, and hospice.

She ultimately realized her dream of becoming a physician, graduating from the University of Missouri, completing residency in St. Louis at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, then fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Iowa. Communicating with her patients, helping them understand the diseases they face, and developing collaborative plans to manage treatments and side effects are central to her practice of hematology and oncology.

Dr. Klix also strongly believes in patient advocacy, staying active in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), participating in several of its quality and practice measures committees, as well as the ASCO ACT network, educating our lawmakers on critical issues affecting cancer patients. She is the president of the Alaska state society (Denali Oncology Group), and an active member of the American Society of Hematology. Since coming to Alaska in 2018, she has become active in the Alaska State Medical Association, also advocating for patients with our state legislature.

Continuing to improve care for patient’s facing diseases of the blood, and dealing with any type of cancer is the goal of Dr. Klix career.