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 (460)

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 (267)

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Patients appreciate

Laura McDonough, PA consistently receives high praise for her exceptional combination of clinical knowledge and genuine compassion. Patients frequently highlight her ability to truly listen to their concerns, take time during appointments without making them feel rushed, and explain diagnoses and treatment plans in clear, understandable terms. Her warm, personable demeanor and caring nature are mentioned repeatedly, with many patients describing her as one of the best healthcare providers they have ever seen. Reviewers also commend her thoroughness, her strong communication skills, and her willingness to work collaboratively with patients to find solutions that fit their individual needs and lifestyles. Several long-term patients note that they have trusted her care for years, with one patient even driving four hours each way to continue seeing her.

Patients also share

The opportunities for improvement noted in the reviews are minimal and infrequent. One reviewer mentioned needing to ask many questions to understand next steps and overall progress, suggesting that proactive communication about care plans could occasionally be stronger. Another reviewer felt the appointment felt rushed with limited opportunity for interaction, and one noted that Laura left the room without saying goodbye, leaving the patient uncertain whether the visit was over. One reviewer felt she could have listened more attentively during their specific visit.

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.