Penny-Lane L. Makabenta, PAC
Brea, CA 92821
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Jude Heritage Brea - Primary Care Suite 200
955 West Imperial Highway, Suite 200, Brea, CA 92821
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- US Family Health Plan - TriCare
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About Penny-Lane L. Makabenta
Family Medicine,,
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant
Community Reviews
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Fast, quick,& easy,just the way I.like it . She answered all my questions got me another doctor referred to.
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High skill, high caring
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Penny was very thorough. It was a pleasure having her as a provider she asked a lot of questions Great visit
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Couldn't be better!
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PA was very interested in what I had to say. Asked good questions & understood my concerns. Calls me that night to give me my X-ray results.
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Very happy with the experience and treatment
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Dr.Lane was on time, listened to my concerns and was very thorough with her examination and diagnosis. She made me feel very comfortable discussing my symptoms and our plan of attack. Thank you Dr. Lane.
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Felt rushed.
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It has been a long journey this year. However, I appreciate all my current doctors.
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Very good care A++
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Veronica was very helpfulPenny was very thorough. Very pleased with visit!
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My appointment was near the correct time when I met Penny, who took her time with me.
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Trying to get an appointment with my primary doctor takes 6 months planning. Having Penny as an option is a god send. She is great and glad I have her as a option..
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Penny and Dr . Mires are outstanding people and doctors . They always provide me good advice and service .
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Only good experiences, they're very kind.
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Penny is amazing.. So attentive to me and what's going on medically and diagnostically
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Only some of the things that I was there for were covered others were not
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Very satisfied with all nurses, check in personal, and my p a . Not satisfied with waiting time in doctors waiting room.
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Fair
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Excellent service provided by everyone in the office. I especially am grateful for Penney. She is professional but also very kind and understanding.
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Friendly and efficient.
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Penny was thoroughly interested in my care and outcome. She went above and beyond! Much appreciated
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I came in with an infected toe. She asked the right questions and gave me an rx to help with the infection, wrapped and cleaned toe and got me coverage to see a podiatrist. Very good care
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I have found my care through Providence St Jude's to be excellent. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Very good experience she listened asked questions and gave me answers was very patient with me and my questions. I am very pleased with Penny Macabenta
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Always professional
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All good
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Loved my appointment with Penny as she was very professional and very easy to talk to about my issues and my consultation. I would like to continue to use her whenever I can and my Primary Dr is not available for me when needed.
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Excellent. Competant and confident.
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Penny Lane M. PA is very thorough with my care. I see her and Dr Mires and I love them both! Always appreciate their care
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Penny was thorough in her examination, professional, patient, and kind. She put my daughter at ease with her calm demeanor.
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Feel respect and care every visit
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Penny is always so kind, informative and encouraging
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Excellent
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Provided good care
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Dr. Shah & PA Penny are tbe best team i've ever had
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No complaints.
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I have been seeing Penney for many years, and she has gotten more and more popular, so I made it a point to schedule my physical well in advance. I have been seeing Lauren Magdalena who is new, but very good. She asks good questions provides appropriate treatment.
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Great experience. I asked for a referral to say orthopedic surgeon regarding hip pain. I also asked for a referral for PT regarding dizziness. I was given a referral for both issues. I was concerned about all my questions were answered, and I am satisfied with the referrals I received. Thank you, [Name(s)]
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Penny was incredible. She listened to my current issue and even answered an additional question outside of my issue and spent much time with me explaining my options.
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This was my " new patient" visit.I was referred to other offices to make future appointments. This appointment was not with my Primary care physician. Everyone I met was professional and helpful.
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PA Penny was very thorough for my pre op visit. Is going the extra mile to make sure everything the surgeon asked for is done and in his hands prior to surgery.
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Penny Makabenta is patient, thorough and compassionate. I'm grateful to have her as a provider.
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Penny is always friendly and answers any questions I have
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Very caring and no bad experience
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Attentive
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Penny was helpful and took care of my needs
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I have found Penny, PA helpful, compassionate, thorough and provessional
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Penny was kind, thoughtful and attentive. The visit was very helpful and I felt valued
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They did a job
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Excellent experience.
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Penny Makabenta was excellent. She was very attentive, caring, and good in her diagnosis. Prescriptions really helped to allow me to sleep and make up lost sleep in past 13 days. Excellent PA-C. And a definite asset to St Jude/ Providence.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all of my questions, overall I had a great experience!
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This lady is very good at what she does. Never seen her before. Very impressive!
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Penny was most helpful and knowledgeable providing caring and thoroughly examination during my visit. She listened to my concerns and asked important questions.
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I always receive great care with this care provider!
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From the door, to end, ever one was very nice to me.
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They are really care about my health . Thank you ,
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I feel very comfortable with this provider.
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I see Penny Makabenta only because I can never get an appointment within a reasonable time.
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I was so impressed that I hope to see her again soon. She was thoroughly attentive and helpful with issues that I brought up that weren't even in relation to what I was being seen for. I really liked her care and I told her so!
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Penny Maabenta is a great PA that I can visit when Angelica Sidarta is not available. She is friendly and knowledgeable
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Penny, NP is not my primary practitioner but I always ask for her when an "illness" comes up. She is the best. I am pretty loyal & really like my primary doc but I like her so much & will probably start asking for her more & more.
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I needed pre-op clearance right away for eye surgery at another provider. They were able to get me in the same day, I was really shocked!
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Excellent
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Everyone was friendly and professional
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Very good!
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It was a great experience. Long wait times.
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I am appreciate the provider , thank you.
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Always excellent care from everyone at Brea Prodvidence
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She eased my concerns.
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I've always been pleased with the care I get from Dr. Mires, her nurse Stephanie, & both the PA's, Penny Macabenta & Lauren Maldonado
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She was very nice and helpful
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Very good was seen quickly after I. Phoned regarding my problem I was sent to have a sonogram in case of blood clot I was phoned with results asap which I was very grateful so I was nervous about results. Penny Macabenta also had return for follow up during same week again grateful de is very patient, knowlegablel, and thorough.
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Penny was excellent, very happy with her attention to my needs.
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Excellent care. Very patient and always explains next steps to follow.
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No complaints
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I have been seeing Penny for many years years and she has given me extremely good care.
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Everything everyone was great except the wait time - 1 hour
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It took a while in the waiting room to be called in.Once in room, the staff and provider were very attentive.
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All good
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Dr penny was excellent She was very concerned And followed up twice about me Excellent doctor will be coming back again and requesting her.
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No complaints at all!
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Penny is a very good PA she's carrying and explains everything she is doing to make you feel better I will see her again.
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I had an Extremely POSITIVE experience w/ Penny Makabenta on [Date] 2025. I was still sick after 4 wks of bronchitis while traveling & still had the lingering cough. I very much Appreciate her as a clinician. She listens intently & trouble shoots accordingly. She is an Exceptional PA!!!
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Penny was very informative and had helpful information for me on various topics
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This year has been much better than last year.
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Everyone was friendly and helpful.
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Penny was very friendly and caring. She took time to speak with me and explain the needed follow up and medication she prescribed.
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Dr very busy
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I appreciate that they were able to accommodate me and get an appointment as soon as possible. Penny Lane was excellent as well as her assistant thank you.
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Penny was very helpfull and her bedside manner was excellent.
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Penny is the best
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I have always appreciated my visit for care with this provider.
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Waiting time was almost an hour. I was there for a hour and a half. She is good and concise but seems to have lack of time in seeing me. I presumed she has too many patients to see. Made a referral that I think was actually needed since I have made the same complaint to my primary doctor who did nothing about it.
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My household has seen Penny and she Is aways attentive and makes us feel heard.
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Good
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Penny is an amazing PA. She is a.great listener and very thorough. She listened to what I said. I ended up have a blood clot in my leg. Love Penny
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Very good all-around experience
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Kind and understanding
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The Dr. I saw works with my Primary Care Dr. I would request ger every time from now on.
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Penny listened to me explain some things that I needed to talk to someone about. She is understanding and kind person. Truly appreciated the time she spent with me. Thank you again Penny
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I would like to be able to see my PCP when needed, not 3 months out
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Great visit.Quick and effective. Thanks
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Penny and her staff show that they care and respect you.
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I have been vwey pleased with Penny, PA. I find her caring, compassionate, professional and knowledgeable
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Always feel heard and respected.
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Penny always does an excellent job in listening to me and my concerns. I feel she is very thorough with my health concerns. I was happy that her availability opened up at the last minute to allow me to go in and see her.
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Everyone was very helpful & polite.
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Provider was excellent and spent extra time discussing personal questions
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Attentive and excellent service.
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Penny is consummately professional, knowledgeable, caring and focused on the patient.
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I see Penny Macabenta with ease. She is very thorough. As Dr Mires is my regular dr, can never get in to see her. I have only seen her once since I switched to her a few years ago.
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- B12 Shots
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Back Spasm
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Examination
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain On Breathing
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Congenital Ear Deformity
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Diplopia
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Executive Physical Examinations
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family Planning
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Well Visit
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Allergy
- Gluten Intolerance
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Gum Infection
- Gynecological Exam
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Bites
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv)
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Jaw Pain
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Laceration
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lazy Eye
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lgbtq+ Health
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Menopause
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Minor Injury
- Missed Periods
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Pain Management
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Pap Smear
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Psychomotor Agitation
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Reproductive Health / Oral Contraception
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- School Physical
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Penny Lane NP and Dr Mires are so attentive and thorough. Kind and professional. Have never had a bad experience in office
Providence Patient