Locations of Laura Mcdonough, PA-C

Biography


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Language(s) Spoken
English
Spanish
Education
Education: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1986)
Certifications
Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

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Patient Ratings (465)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.6
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider showed concern
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
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Patient Comments (266)

Overview of patient comments

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Patients appreciate

Laura McDonough, PA is consistently praised by patients for her compassionate, caring approach and exceptional listening skills. Reviewers frequently highlight her ability to make patients feel heard and respected, taking the time to thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options, and what to expect during recovery. Her depth of knowledge and clinical expertise are repeatedly noted, with many patients describing her as one of the best healthcare providers they have ever seen. Patients also appreciate her warm, personable demeanor, her sense of humor, and the fact that she never makes them feel rushed. Several long-term patients specifically credit her with achieving outstanding outcomes, including helping one patient avoid surgery entirely and another identifying a serious spinal condition that led to life-changing treatment.

Patients also share

The constructive feedback in the reviews is minimal and infrequent. One reviewer noted that Laura seemed to be in a hurry and did not allow much opportunity for interaction. Another felt she could have listened more attentively during their visit. A third reviewer mentioned that they had to ask many questions themselves to understand next steps and overall progress, suggesting that proactive communication about care plans could occasionally be improved. One reviewer noted that Laura left the room without saying goodbye, leaving the patient uncertain whether the appointment had concluded.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.