McKayla R. Jones Close, PA-C, MSPAS
Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) i
Cardiology
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Languages spoken
- English
Affiliated with
About
Philosophy of care
I believe in patient-centered care. My goal is to provide you the type of care I would want for my own family. I believe in properly educating and supporting you regarding your health. I want you to know I am on your side and will do my best to help you reach your goals.
Why I entered medicine
I decided to enter medicine after a member of my family successfully beat cancer. I decided at a young age that I wanted to be a part of a team that helped people.
Community involvement
I volunteer every year with the annual St. Clair Egg Hunt.
Personal interests
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and my animals, going to men's slow-pitch softball tournaments, and traveling.
Education
Undergraduate
DeSales University, Bachelor of Science (BS), 2020
Graduate
DeSales University, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, 2021
Training
Publications & Clinical Trials
106 S Claude A Lord Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901-3602
United States
Conditions Treated
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Atrial Flutter (AFlutter)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Brugada’s Syndrome
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart)
- Cardiomyopathy (Heart Muscle Disease)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Atrial Flutter (AFlutter)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Brugada’s Syndrome
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart)
- Cardiomyopathy (Heart Muscle Disease)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Dizziness
- Edema
- Endocarditis
- Family History of Sudden Death
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
- Increased Blood Supply to Heart
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Long QT Syndrome (Heart Rhythm Disorder)
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Myocarditis
- Pacemaker Pocket Infection
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO, hole in heart)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Septal Defect
- Shortness of Breath
- Syncope
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
Services Offered
- Advanced Lipid Management and Cardiac Prevention Program
- Blood Pressure Control
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary CTA
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Exercise Counseling
- Exercise Treadmill Stress Test
- Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program
- Heart Imaging
- Heart and Vascular Institute Support Services
- Holter Monitor
- Advanced Lipid Management and Cardiac Prevention Program
- Blood Pressure Control
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary CTA
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Exercise Counseling
- Exercise Treadmill Stress Test
- Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program
- Heart Imaging
- Heart and Vascular Institute Support Services
- Holter Monitor
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Preventive Care
- Second Opinion for Heart or Lung Issues
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Stress Tests
- Testing and Imaging Centers
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Vascular Studies
Comments
"Terrific. Great visit."
"Everybody from the time you walk in the office are friendly and helpful the nurse who took my vs and my ekg explained everything to me the Dr was wonderful discussed every thing with me at check out found which hospital at an earlier date for my test she was great"
"Receptionist was cordial and thanked me for doing the online check-in procedure. I have met with both physician and PA and find both to be very cordial, very empathetic and very knowledgeable. Both listened carefully to my concerns and my explanations. Both provided feedback and treated me with concern. I would highly recommend this practice to those in need of a cardiac care team."