Mackenzie Mellum, PA-C
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Women's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Care
- Eating Disorders
- mental health
- Virtual Visits
Practice philosophy: As a medical provider, I am an educator, patient advocate, and promoter of good health practices. I want my practice to reflect a genuine concern for every person entrusting in my care and to be a source of encouragement, knowledge, and hope.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about helping my patients live a healthier lifestyle to improve their overall well-being. I believe it is important to exercise, eat a balanced diet, and find time to relax, because fueling the body with multiple sources is sustainable and leads to more energy!
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A teacher.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I knew I wanted to become a provider since middle school. My provider supported my through my health journey and I want to be that supporter and source of encouragement for my patients.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? The constant change of medicine. There is always something to learn and I enjoy being able to expand my knowledge to help my community.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Make sure to care for yourself and focus on you mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Baking
- Exercise
- Organizing
- Reading
- Walking my dog
Educational institutions
- Bethel University
Years of experience
- 3
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
My healthcare provider
I felt my physician was interested in me and my medical needs
Mellum made the visit very comfortable and felt like she genuinely cared. Best experience I've had at a clinic.
I would have greatly appreciated a phone call regarding my CT scan results so I could have asked a few questions.
Doctor was extremely personable and listened to my symptoms with care and concern. Have felt better already.
The PA I saw understood my concern for my illness and didn't make me feel like an inconvenience on her schedule.
Because I could get in right away. She paid attention to my pain issue and was thorough.
The provider
Good service understanding the patient needs
Dr. Mellum was very nice and professional. She listened to my symptoms and prescribed me medication to help the problem.