Next available appointments

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Mon, 12/08

  • 9:00 AM

Wed, 12/10

  • 9:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 3:00 PM

Fri, 12/12

  • 8:45 AM

Locations of Mara Cardon Gardner, PA

Biography

Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: Midwestern University (2010)
Certifications
Physician Assistant Certified- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants

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Patient Ratings (682)

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

4.8 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.8
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.8
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
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Patient Comments (316)

Overview of patient comments

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Patients appreciate

Mara Gardner, PA consistently receives exceptional praise for her listening skills and patient-centered approach to care. Patients repeatedly emphasize that she takes time to truly listen to their concerns without rushing them, making them feel heard and valued. She is described as caring, compassionate, professional, and thorough in her examinations and explanations. Patients appreciate her ability to explain medical information clearly, answer all questions comprehensively, and include them as partners in treatment decisions. Her bedside manner is frequently highlighted as warm, friendly, and respectful, with many patients noting her use of appropriate humor and her ability to make them feel comfortable. She is consistently praised for being knowledgeable, attentive to detail, and genuinely concerned about her patients' wellbeing.

Patients also share

The reviews contain very few criticisms or areas for improvement. One patient mentioned it was "odd" that they hadn't seen their actual doctor in quite a long time, suggesting some patients may prefer to see a physician rather than a PA for certain visits. A small number of reviews were brief or gave slightly lower ratings without specific explanations, though even these reviews were generally positive overall. The overwhelming majority of feedback is highly favorable with minimal constructive criticism identified.

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.