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​​​"I enjoy the challenge of helping patients understand their bodies."

Provider Bio down arrow

​A lifelong caregiver, Paula McKinnon has always been drawn to helping people.

McKinnon enjoys the challenge of helping patients understand their bodies and works to help patients manage chronic conditions through prevention and lifestyle changes through informed care.

“I enjoy meeting new patients and learning their stories," she said. “I value evidence-based care and use it to inform my clinical decisions."

As a nurse practitioner in cardiology, McKinnon helps manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular disorders, arrhythmias and heart failure.

McKinnon earned a doctorate in nursing practice and a bachelor of science in nursing and rehabilitation psychology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.​

In her free time, McKinnon enjoys spending time with her husband and children. She has also participated in multiple mission trips to Haiti to help provide dental care and oral health education to the rural community of Fond Jean Noël.



Professional Summary down arrow

  • Professional Societies
    American Association of Nurse Practitioners

    Board Certifications
    Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 2016

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1750830105

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (180 ratings, 21 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.9
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

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Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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January 5, 2024
She saw my sorrow and gave me a hug. Nothing could have helped me more than her display of empathy for an old man whose grieving.
February 29, 2024
Paula was very caring, attentive, interested, friendly, excellent.
March 3, 2024
Excellent
March 25, 2024
Paula is excellent. Took time explained what doing also what suggesting.
April 2, 2024
Love her She is great.
April 7, 2024
Paula McKinnon was outstanding. She was very professional, through, attentive, knowledgeable and kind.
April 12, 2024
She was great!...
May 1, 2024
very personable.
May 15, 2024
Excellent appointment. Answered all questions. Very nice. Keep her!!
May 21, 2024
Normal
May 31, 2024
Found Paula McKinnon to be excellent. Someone I would recommend to anyone and would gladly see again if necessary.
June 5, 2024
Paula is very nice & personable. She is knowledgeable & can easily explain things in terms I can understand.
June 17, 2024
All good. Was happy I had all my medical records sent to the clinic in Woodruff. Very convenient.
July 30, 2024
This was my first visit with Paula McKinnon. I was very impressed with her care and concern for my healthcare.
July 30, 2024
Paula McKinnon (DNP) was, in my opinion, amazing. She was aware of a fitness activity that I have been considering before I mentioned it. Clearly she was prepared in view of the fact that it was low-key that impressed me.
September 9, 2024
Very thorough ...
September 19, 2024
We share concerns.
November 13, 2024
... I have been nothing but impressed!
November 18, 2024
Super great NP - totally listened & had empathy for my concern.
March 12, 2024
Good.
October 22, 2024
Paula was very good. Asked questions of me that were pertinent to my background and condition. I would recommend her!
October 22, 2024
Paula was very good. Asked questions of me that were pertinent to my background and condition. I would recommend her!
March 12, 2024
Good.
January 5, 2024
She saw my sorrow and gave me a hug. Nothing could have helped me more than her display of empathy for an old man whose grieving.
February 29, 2024
Paula was very caring, attentive, interested, friendly, excellent.
March 3, 2024
Excellent
March 25, 2024
Paula is excellent. Took time explained what doing also what suggesting.
April 2, 2024
Love her She is great.
April 7, 2024
Paula McKinnon was outstanding. She was very professional, through, attentive, knowledgeable and kind.
April 12, 2024
She was great!...
May 1, 2024
very personable.
May 15, 2024
Excellent appointment. Answered all questions. Very nice. Keep her!!
May 21, 2024
Normal
May 31, 2024
Found Paula McKinnon to be excellent. Someone I would recommend to anyone and would gladly see again if necessary.
June 5, 2024
Paula is very nice & personable. She is knowledgeable & can easily explain things in terms I can understand.
June 17, 2024
All good. Was happy I had all my medical records sent to the clinic in Woodruff. Very convenient.
July 30, 2024
This was my first visit with Paula McKinnon. I was very impressed with her care and concern for my healthcare.
July 30, 2024
Paula McKinnon (DNP) was, in my opinion, amazing. She was aware of a fitness activity that I have been considering before I mentioned it. Clearly she was prepared in view of the fact that it was low-key that impressed me.
September 9, 2024
Very thorough ...
September 19, 2024
We share concerns.
November 13, 2024
... I have been nothing but impressed!
November 18, 2024
Super great NP - totally listened & had empathy for my concern.
January 5, 2024
She saw my sorrow and gave me a hug. Nothing could have helped me more than her display of empathy for an old man whose grieving.
February 29, 2024
Paula was very caring, attentive, interested, friendly, excellent.
March 3, 2024
Excellent
March 12, 2024
Good.
March 25, 2024
Paula is excellent. Took time explained what doing also what suggesting.
April 2, 2024
Love her She is great.
April 7, 2024
Paula McKinnon was outstanding. She was very professional, through, attentive, knowledgeable and kind.
April 12, 2024
She was great!...
May 1, 2024
very personable.
May 15, 2024
Excellent appointment. Answered all questions. Very nice. Keep her!!
May 21, 2024
Normal
May 31, 2024
Found Paula McKinnon to be excellent. Someone I would recommend to anyone and would gladly see again if necessary.
June 5, 2024
Paula is very nice & personable. She is knowledgeable & can easily explain things in terms I can understand.
June 17, 2024
All good. Was happy I had all my medical records sent to the clinic in Woodruff. Very convenient.
July 30, 2024
This was my first visit with Paula McKinnon. I was very impressed with her care and concern for my healthcare.
July 30, 2024
Paula McKinnon (DNP) was, in my opinion, amazing. She was aware of a fitness activity that I have been considering before I mentioned it. Clearly she was prepared in view of the fact that it was low-key that impressed me.
September 9, 2024
Very thorough ...
September 19, 2024
We share concerns.
October 22, 2024
Paula was very good. Asked questions of me that were pertinent to my background and condition. I would recommend her!
November 13, 2024
... I have been nothing but impressed!
November 18, 2024
Super great NP - totally listened & had empathy for my concern.
November 18, 2024
Super great NP - totally listened & had empathy for my concern.
November 13, 2024
... I have been nothing but impressed!
October 22, 2024
Paula was very good. Asked questions of me that were pertinent to my background and condition. I would recommend her!
September 19, 2024
We share concerns.
September 9, 2024
Very thorough ...
July 30, 2024
This was my first visit with Paula McKinnon. I was very impressed with her care and concern for my healthcare.
July 30, 2024
Paula McKinnon (DNP) was, in my opinion, amazing. She was aware of a fitness activity that I have been considering before I mentioned it. Clearly she was prepared in view of the fact that it was low-key that impressed me.
June 17, 2024
All good. Was happy I had all my medical records sent to the clinic in Woodruff. Very convenient.
June 5, 2024
Paula is very nice & personable. She is knowledgeable & can easily explain things in terms I can understand.
May 31, 2024
Found Paula McKinnon to be excellent. Someone I would recommend to anyone and would gladly see again if necessary.
May 21, 2024
Normal
May 15, 2024
Excellent appointment. Answered all questions. Very nice. Keep her!!
May 1, 2024
very personable.
April 12, 2024
She was great!...
April 7, 2024
Paula McKinnon was outstanding. She was very professional, through, attentive, knowledgeable and kind.
April 2, 2024
Love her She is great.
March 25, 2024
Paula is excellent. Took time explained what doing also what suggesting.
March 12, 2024
Good.
March 3, 2024
Excellent
February 29, 2024
Paula was very caring, attentive, interested, friendly, excellent.
January 5, 2024
She saw my sorrow and gave me a hug. Nothing could have helped me more than her display of empathy for an old man whose grieving.

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