Paula Mckenzie
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

Paula McKenzie, MD, is an internal medicine physician specializing in infectious disease. She provides treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV and AIDS. She also offers anal pap testing and PrEP services. She has a clinical interest in stopping the spread of HIV.|Dr. McKenzie earned her medical degree from Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila in Bucharest, Romania. She completed her residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn and an infectious diseases fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock.|Dr. McKenzie’s desire to help people and make a difference in their lives led her to become a doctor. “Making a connection with patients and helping them improve their health is what makes me most proud,” she says.|A native of Guyana, Dr. McKenzie moved to the United States after medical school. “I worked in Lewistown after I completed my fellowship and loved central Pennsylvania,” she says.|In her spare time, she enjoys reading and swimming.

Dr. Mckenzie is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and HIV/AIDS.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila, 1993 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, 2011

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

Texas Tech U. Health Sciences Ctr., School of Med., 2014

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Lewistown - Infectious Disease
310 Electric Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital - Infectious Disease
400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy - Infectious Disease
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Paula Mckenzie a top-rated expert for Infective Endocarditis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paula Mckenzie is classified as an Advanced expert for Infective Endocarditis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Paula Mckenzie specialize in?

While Dr. Paula Mckenzie is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Paula Mckenzie participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paula Mckenzie has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infective Endocarditis. You can view a list of Dr. Paula Mckenzie's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Paula Mckenzie accept my insurance?

Dr. Paula Mckenzie accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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