I have seen Shannon Ray, PA-C twice now since moving to Maui. I wanted an all around family practice that wouldn't be sending me to specialists constantly. I'm used to old fashioned medicine: one doctor treats you for just about everything, unless it is completely out of their area of practice (duhhh that is when you need to be referred to a specialist!)
What is truly refreshing about Shannon is that she really takes the time to listen to your complaint and then shocking as it may seem, she actually touches you to try and locate the exact point of pain that you are experiencing. What a difference from so many of the new breed doctors coming out of medical school who bang your knees and ankles with their mallots and freeze your back with their scopes while they listen to your breathing. She does take the time to get a thorough medical history on you, listens to what you have experienced and actually makes note of this mentally, not just in the medical record (this was verified on my second visit several weeks after my first...when she actually remembered what I told her on my first visit.) This professional was even wiling to coordinate service and treatment with my mainland naturalist specialist. WOW! My previous general practioner of several years in the mainland told me, "I remember learning about that stuff in medical school, but it is way beyond what I want to practice now." Woooohoooo! Love Shannon for supporting that!
As for areas beyond her scope of practice as a nurse practioner, she has a great network of local doctors and specialists that she confirmed with me. I feel confident that since I do not require specialized medicine such as a cardio doc, ENT, Gastro, or other specialty, that Shannon will be able to cover my needs for general medicine.
Now for the staff: very friendly, try to get you an appointment that fits your schedule and just easy to get along with. Thank you!
I recommend that you bring your checkbook or cash for your out of pocket co-payment as they do not accept credit or debit cards.
Overall, a great practice. read more