Kara McKay, DNP, ARNP
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Returning patients with a MyChart account can also book online.
Kara McKay, DNP, ARNP
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Kara McKay is awesome! She is very compassionate, communicative and comprehensive in her care
This was such a positive experience for me. Kara was attentive, empathetic, and gave me clear options for my treatment plan.
Kara McKay always takes time to thoroughly address all of my concerns. She is patient, knowledgeable, and very patient-focused. I appreciate that she never rushes through an appointment.
Listened carefully and created a plan for my recovery
Kara is excellent. She Is thoughtful and smart. She read my e-mail prior to my appointment - as well as my discharge case from Harborview. Helped with another referral. Well done, Kara! Thanks.
Kara was fantastic - heard me out, empathetic. And when I asked for the details of how a medicine works, she actually explained it to me in detail.
Kara is great!
Kara is wonderful, she is extremely thorough and takes the time to really listen.
[...] my Doctor is very knowledgeable, intelligent and caring
Very happy with Doctor Kara. Excellent doctor.
I've always been very satisfied with my visits with Kara.
As always, Kara was attentive, listened carefully and carefully considered follow up, always respectfully involving me. I am confident in her guidance and decision making.
First class medical interview and exchange with my health care provider. Completely satisfied.
Nurse McKay is the best!
Kara McKay provided great care. She listened, assessed & provided options for care - starting w/the least invasive. Thx.
I appreciated her thoroughness & kindness!
Kara McKay always provides a very high level of service.
Kara McKay is one of the kindest providers I've ever been to. I feel more comfortable discussing difficult issues with her than any other provider I can think of.
Kara was excellent. Spent time discussing a variety of topics. Well informed and thoughtful and I never felt rushed or hurried
Kara is fantastic. I live two hours away now and still travel to see her because she is a very passionate and attentive NP.
My response that my Care Provider was running a little behind is because Kara takes the time needed with us clients and I truly appreciate that.
Dr McKay was very attentive to all my thoughts and showed the upmost concern in my health. She was The Perfect fill-in for my primary Dr [...] ... Thank You Dr Kara McKay!
Great, sensible and communicative person!
Kara ARNP was FABulous
Kara is a very caring provider that takes the time to listen and respond thoughtfully.
Kara is a caring and knowledgeable medical professional.
Kara was thorough, patient, and kind, and her communication was fantastic.
Excellent care was given by N.P. Kara McKay. She is special, very compassionate & explains everything well!
Kara McKay is kind, thorough, detailed, and efficient. I can't think of any other nurse or doctor that I would more highly recommend. I'm incredibly grateful to have her on my care team.
Kara is the one of the best medical professionals I have had in my life. She listens - truly listens - to your problems and concerns and shows concern and empathy to my health concerns. [...] (MA) is always a joy to see too and makes a routine visit brighten your day up.
I have used McKay before. Always first rate.
Very good with a very good NP. Listens, compassionate, smart and thorough. Great bedside manner!!
NP Kara McKay is excellent. She makes me a part of decision making for my healthcare. I am so grateful for my health care team!
[...] Kara McKay entered to begin the appointment within minutes. As always, she was thorough, and I felt well cared for.
She was great very helpful for what I needed!
I like seeing Kara. She is a good doctor
Kara is a very good listener, includes me in decisions, and very thoughtful and through.
Kara McKay is excellent compassionate while working in a collaborative manner to arrive at the best plan of care.
Ms. McKay was courteous, appropriate, kind and very clear.
Kara McKay is amazing! So patient & knowledgeable.
I really appreciated her time & patience! She took extra time to answer all my questions!
I had a list of topics to discuss. Kara was kind, informative and very practical in her advice, recommendations and care. [...] Kara exemplifies professionalism.
Dr McKay is super caring and attentive. Also very knowledgeable. I felt at ease with her.
Kara is wonderful and never makes me feel foolish for asking questions.
PA Kara McKay was bright, personable, informative and an overall excellent healthcare provider.
About Kara McKay
Kara McKay, DNP, ARNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who sees patients at UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown.
Kara believes that the foundation of good primary care is listening, empathy, and compassion. She strives to partner with her patients to provide high-quality, evidence-based care that fits with their unique lifestyles and needs. She hopes that every patient leaves their visit feeling well-informed, empowered, and heard.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Kara enjoys spending time outside in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She is an avid bike commuter and huge fan of Seattle’s libraries and public parks.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical Education, 2019
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner, 2019, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board