I strive to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care. With a strong commitment to ongoing learning, my goal is to educate and partner with patients throughout their skin health journey.
CPR
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Physician Assistant
English
Skin cancer evaluation and prevention/management, general dermatology, mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery
Nature walks, exercise - Pilates/yoga, traveling, spending time with friends/family, trying new restaurants
American Academy of Physician Associates
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McKenna was great and very attentive. I had two issues, though. During my full body scan and while I was on the examination table, a young man walked into the room without knocking. He had dark hair and was wearing a mask. When he saw me wearing only a gown and vulnerable, instead of apologizing and leaving immediately, he said he needed to get something out of the drawer and then proceeded to walk in and grab something. This seemed incredibly unprofessional. McKenna seemed quite embarrassed as well, and said this was his usual examination room to try to explain why some young guy just barged in.My second issue was with the prescription. She said that insurance wouldn't cover it, and to just go downstairs to pick it up in the medspa. When I went to the medspa, I was given a 1 ounce tube and $59. On the drive home, I received a notification from Walgreens pharmacy that my prescription for the exact same type of medication was ready for pick up. I only cost $20 and the tube was twice as big. Apparently, insurance did, in fact, cover it. I did not know that she had put the prescription through Walgreens, or I would never have paid the medspa price which is outrageous. McKenna made it sound like medspa was the only option. As a PA, I will certainly go back to her, though.
Makena did an amazing job addressing all my concerns and walking me through the process. She took her time and was extremely empathetic and compassionate. Highly recommend.
Makena Paramo is excellent. She has assisted in my MOH'S surgeries and preformed my latest biopsies and examinations. Very thoughtful and thorough follow-up and care. Highly recommend. Thank you Makena & Staff.
I was very impressed with the knowledge, care, and responsiveness by Makena to the problem I experienced regarding my home wound care protocol.
Excellent care and concern
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Practices In: Naperville