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Mara Cardon Gardner, PAC

Physician Assistant

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About Mara Cardon Gardner, PAC

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Adolescents (ages 12-18), Children (3-11), Adults, Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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 Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - National POS
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
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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 - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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
    Certifications
    • Physician Assistant Certified - National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants

    Reviews (152) for Mara Cardon Gardner, PAC

    Overall: 4.9*
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    Patient Comments**

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    Sep 14, 2023
    Dr. Gardner is awesome!
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    Sep 14, 2023
    She is so caring and helpful
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    Sep 12, 2023
    She took time to talk, answer questions, and explain things to me! She was very helpful and kind!
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    Sep 9, 2023
    She is professional, attentive, and she LISTENS!!
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    Sep 7, 2023
    Great
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    Sep 7, 2023
    She listens and cates
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    Sep 2, 2023
    Very thorough and caring
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    Aug 31, 2023
    Very quick visit as I was so sick and thankful for that. Answered all questions.
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    Aug 29, 2023
    Good as usual
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    Aug 29, 2023
    She was on time, ask relevant questions & listened.
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    Aug 27, 2023
    No nonsense, pretty all business
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    Aug 26, 2023
    She has listened to me and gives me her thoughts on what I need to heal from my conditions.
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    Aug 24, 2023
    Always kind and attentive. All staff friendly and visits are punctual and quick.
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    Aug 19, 2023
    Very caring and paid attention to my needs
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    Aug 15, 2023
    Very professional
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    Aug 12, 2023
    Excellent care and she take time to answer all my questions
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    Aug 12, 2023
    She takes time to listen and answer my questions
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    Aug 9, 2023
    Mara is on top of all my medical history. She is well aware of all my medical tests with recommendation of what I need to do to correct any abnormalities.
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    Aug 8, 2023
    She's great. She takes care of my issues
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    Jul 29, 2023
    Always take time and listens
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    Jul 29, 2023
    She is the best,professional caring and very knowledgeable. The staff are great as well.
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    Jul 26, 2023
    She is very knowledgeable and allows time for questions and concerns to be discussed.
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    Jul 24, 2023
    Reviewed symptoms possibly associated with something that has been around for several decades and a referral was made to a cardiologist.
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    Jul 22, 2023
    She listens and trys to provide best form of treatment. She knows money is always on my mind and helps advise knowing that.
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    Jul 22, 2023
    Very professional and very knowledgeable and great bedside manner.
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    Jul 21, 2023
    Mara listens and considers my input on my personal health
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    Jul 20, 2023
    Mara takes the time to ask questions and listen to you and the concerns that you have about your health.
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    Jul 17, 2023
    I like Mara, she has been good about diagnosing issues and helpful in securing meds after many difficulties with local pharmacies.
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    Jul 13, 2023
    Very interested in my problem and helpful.
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    Jul 13, 2023
    Took my concerns very seriously
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    Jul 12, 2023
    Very professional
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    Jul 10, 2023
    PA Gardner is friendly, thorough and efficient
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    Jul 7, 2023
    She listened to what I said
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    Jul 7, 2023
    Great P.A. I enjoyed the visit.She resolved my issue.
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    Jun 25, 2023
    Professional, thorough, listens to me, I never feel rushed.
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    Jun 24, 2023
    Great
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    Jun 24, 2023
    Personable , friendly, knowable
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    Jun 22, 2023
    Good visit
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    Jun 20, 2023
    Mara explained everything well. She listened to me, and gave recommendations for solutions to health needs.
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    Jun 15, 2023
    Mara was efficient and reassuring
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    Jun 13, 2023
    Very knowledgeable, good listener, good follow through on testing and meds
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    Jun 13, 2023
    She was very helpful and gave me advice on how to help with my nerve pain
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    Jun 12, 2023
    Listened to me and explained what I should try to remedy what was going on.
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    Jun 10, 2023
    I have had previous issues with doctors in other practices dismissing my symptoms/issues, even with supporting test results. She listened to my concerns and didn't disregard me. She set up the next plan of action to help find the remaining answers we need as well as to pull my previous history to help have as much information together as possible. I have been having a hard time trying not to give up due to my previous experiences with other doctors, She helped make me feel at ease and more supported to not give up and to keep pushing for solidified answers. One visit and I felt more at ease than I have in months to years.
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    Jun 10, 2023
    Very efficient and friendly.
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    Jun 8, 2023
    Great
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    May 30, 2023
    The service was great! Thanks.
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    May 29, 2023
    Listened and recommended the next course we should go.
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    May 27, 2023
    It was good
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    May 27, 2023
    She listened to what I had tonsay and asked questions.
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    May 22, 2023
    Helpful
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    May 20, 2023
    This was my second time to see Mara. On both occasions she has been great. She was thorough in her assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Additionally she was friendly yet efficient.
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    May 20, 2023
    She listen and addressed the issueVery pleased
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    May 20, 2023
    Comfortable
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    May 20, 2023
    She was personable while also being quick and to the point. She listened intently to my health concerns and wasn't dismissive.
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    May 16, 2023
    Very good visit
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    May 16, 2023
    Quick and thorough
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    May 16, 2023
    Mara is a wonderful person, and great provider.
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    May 13, 2023
    She is an amazing listener and always walks me through stuff. You are amazing!!!
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    May 11, 2023
    She took time to listen to all my symptoms
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    May 11, 2023
    Very helpful, thank you
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    May 8, 2023
    Pa Gardener is so awesome and all the nurses are the sweetest. I always leave their office feeling better . I give them all 10 stars
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    May 8, 2023
    Very good
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    May 6, 2023
    Listen to my concerns and gave me the advice I needed
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    May 6, 2023
    She was very helpful and helping with my problem
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    May 4, 2023
    I love her!!! She actually listens and cares.
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    May 4, 2023
    This provider was very available to me, meaning that I got an appointment within a good timeframe. I did not have to wait months to see her. And scheduling my follow up visit was the just as fast.
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    Apr 29, 2023
    She listens to what you say and provides excellent feedback, and does not dictate what you are going to do. She takes the time to answer any questions you have and involves you in developing a plan of care.
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    Apr 29, 2023
    Great
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    Apr 28, 2023
    Mara listened to my concerns and then through testing she shared what she would like to do to take care of my situation.
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    Apr 27, 2023
    Great practice an always special care
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    Apr 21, 2023
    She listens and cares
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    Apr 20, 2023
    As always the best care, professional, concerned never in a rush always listens.
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    Apr 11, 2023
    Excellent
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    Apr 11, 2023
    Very Good
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    Apr 8, 2023
    She is very good at integrating new information with my known patient history and providing an effective response to the same.
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    Apr 6, 2023
    Very honest with ideas and treatment plan
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    Apr 6, 2023
    Excellent
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    Apr 4, 2023
    She was very good and really help me get better.
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    Mar 31, 2023
    Thank you BSW for all the years of good Docktors and friendly staff.
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    Mar 30, 2023
    Listened to my issues and answered all my questions. Was thorough with examination.
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