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Kara Pesola, PAC

Otolaryngology

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About Kara Pesola, PAC

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LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Acces
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Education: Master of Physician Assistant, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO Registrat (2021)
Certifications
  • Physician Assistant - National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants

Reviews (132) for Kara Pesola, PAC

Overall: 4.8*
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May 10, 2023
Very courteous. Answered all questions. Really helped me relax
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May 9, 2023
Kara was knowledgeable, thorough, professional and went the extra mile. She is fantastic and an incredible asset to the department.
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May 9, 2023
Listened, asked questions. Great.
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May 6, 2023
Very knowledgeable
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May 4, 2023
I was feeling very sick and she did everything she could for me and I feel so much better. I can't wait to see her again. I will continue my treatment with her.
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May 4, 2023
She was patient.
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May 3, 2023
Kara is very good. She is knowledgeable, and explains everything to her patient in a clear and precise way. I was very impressed.
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Apr 28, 2023
She was very patient and kind and very careful to make the procedure as painless as possible.
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Apr 27, 2023
Courtesy Professional Informative
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Apr 27, 2023
A real sweetheart
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Apr 26, 2023
She did order testing to investigate my concerns more, which was good, but otherwise her tone was a bit patronizing and uncaring.
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Apr 25, 2023
Was quite thorough in exam. Took time to go over findings.
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Apr 22, 2023
Very thorough exam and very knowledgeable
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Apr 22, 2023
She was very nice and explained step by step of what she was doing and told me how to take care of tubing at home . She showed me the correct way it should be in order for it to drain .The tubing came out on the way home and I called back to let them know and I turned around went back to see her without another appointment and she seen me again and fixed the problem with no hesitation after her other patients she had to take care of first . I didnt have to wait very long . She was wonderful ,kind ,and caring.I certainly would recommend her .
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Apr 18, 2023
Kara was very thorough and explained what she was going to do before she did it. She was pleasant and reassured me throughout the exam.
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Apr 18, 2023
Good doctor
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Apr 15, 2023
Excellent
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Apr 15, 2023
Very professional and friendly
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Apr 14, 2023
Super bed side manner and listening skills
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Apr 14, 2023
She was very nice & answered all of our questions.
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Apr 14, 2023
Great person as well as PA-C
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Apr 12, 2023
I appreciate her taking care of me, but is always good to see the Doctor as well
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Apr 12, 2023
She is without a doubt one of the very best when it comes to patient care.
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Apr 11, 2023
Great service, Awesome visit. Great to meet Kara. Very caring
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Apr 10, 2023
Kara Pesola, is a people person and profestional at her job I had a object lodged deep in my ear and she removen It in less then 1 min with no pain
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Apr 4, 2023
Took the time to do a great job
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Mar 31, 2023
She gave thorough information and did so in a way that showed empathy without sugar coating what to expect. In this regard she gets my highest rating.
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Mar 31, 2023
Very personable
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Mar 31, 2023
She gave More information than I have ever gotten
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Mar 30, 2023
Very courteous and friendly but business like. Fully explained everything.
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Mar 29, 2023
She took the time and care to talk to me about my needs
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Mar 29, 2023
Very nice and helpful
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Mar 24, 2023
Polite, knowledgeable, listened to all my concerns then commented on each of them. Was very thorough, explaining her findings and course of action.I was so happy to find a cause for the pain and discomfort I have been experiencing for years.
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Mar 24, 2023
Excellent with me. Gave great, understandable explanations.
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Mar 24, 2023
She was friendly, attentive, and informative.
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Mar 16, 2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Mar 15, 2023
Wow! From the moment I met her she was a breath of fresh air. Positive and light shining with good skilled hands to remove my stitches and surgical drain. She was gentle. She had good answers to my questions. I left there feeling better.
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Mar 15, 2023
Just great care and personable
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Mar 14, 2023
Very competent, professional and thorough
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Mar 14, 2023
Professional and friendly
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Mar 6, 2023
Knowlegeable and patient, will listen and help.
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Feb 28, 2023
Very informed
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Feb 28, 2023
I had a great experience
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Feb 26, 2023
It went very good and she listen to me and talked to me about my problems
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Feb 21, 2023
This was our first encounter. She was very thorough and thought outside the box. Refreshing.
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Feb 18, 2023
I was extremely happy with how she helped me with my problems and illness the medication and advice she gave me was totally great to heal my health problems and wonderful about experience of explaining things to me completely recognize my my total health plan for my goals on maximizing my health and relief from the frustration of not making the progress in my goal to optimize my health and happiness thanks to the quality care I received
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Feb 16, 2023
Very knowledgeable. Excellent care.
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Feb 15, 2023
Seemed knowledgeable, was thorough and personable. I would definitely feel comfortable with her as part of my medical team.
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Feb 12, 2023
I've seen a ton of ENTs and Kara is in my top 3. She is thorough, listens to you, is genuinely interested in your well being, and knows her stuff. She looked at my scars and knew what surgeries I had.
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Jan 20, 2023
Hey she was very nice I give her a tumb up
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Jan 19, 2023
There was a mixup in my appointment and she went out of her way to make sure I was seen that day!!!! Very professional with excellent patient skills
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Jan 18, 2023
Made visit very comfortable all around and felt confident in her skills and know-how.
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Jan 10, 2023
Very professional
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Jan 7, 2023
Allmy
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Jan 6, 2023
Very informative, kind & kept family members updated.
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