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Dr. Jessica Paonessa, MD

Dr. Jessica Paonessa, MD

Urology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Jessica Paonessa, MD is a urologist in Traverse City, MI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Paonessa has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. She graduated from Wayne State University in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

1221 Sixth St Ste 100 Traverse City, MI 49684
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Paonessa specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Paonessa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Paonessa

3.7
9 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Top Notch
I had successful surgery from Dr. Paonessa which I attribute to her skills.Excellent to discuss important health matters.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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JAM – Mar 07, 2024
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Awful people skills or concern!
Awful … no follow up at all, nor any concern!
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Linda – Jun 09, 2022
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I thought Dr Paonessa was a very good communicator, gave me the options, made a recommendation, and gave me the confidence to make the decision. She took the time even though she had a pending meeting. Never felt rushed.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2022
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Dr. Paonessa performed a HOLEP procedure for me. Her confidence, competence and outstanding communication are amazing and the outcome was life changing! She is a stellar physician. 10 stars out of 5.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2020
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A kidney stone greeted me during our time in our Maple City Home. Dr. Paonessa is on staff at Munson Medical Center. Procedure, kidney removal and stent went perfectly. She carefully explained the possibilities beforehand. I had the best possible outcome.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2020
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Professional. Treated me like a partner in my care, giving me options and letting me make the decisions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 09, 2020
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initial appt was a battle between her and myself. She had me so upset I was crying, asked her to not start the appt like that. She was extremely rude, one sided in her opinion telling me her skills to talk to and handle people were non existent. She was the same way for the first surgery, with my husband, daughter and her husband as a witness. My follow appt was her insisting that I keep an appt for Jan, when I had told her that we spend our winters in GA. She said that the appointment with HER was made in Sept and that I am to keep it. She said she could not treat me when I'm in GA. I am finding another urologist, and I pray that she will never treat patients like she has treated me. If this looks bad for her office, this is the second time I have problems with them. First time a person, called telling me I needed to have a cyst looked at because I may have cancer. This was over the phone that I was told this, and on my 30th anniversary. Bay Area Urology is awful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Patricia Jean Macomber – Nov 14, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jessica Paonessa, MD is a urologist in Traverse City, MI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Paonessa has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. She graduated from Wayne State University in 2007. She is...read more
  • Urology

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  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1221 Sixth St Ste 100 Traverse City, MI 49684
1

Practice

Indiana Clinic Critical Care LLC1801 Senate Blvd Ste 220 Indianapolis, IN 46202
2

Practice

Munson Medical Center1105 Sixth St Traverse City, MI 49684
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

    400 Hobart St
    Cadillac, MI 49601
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kalkaska Memorial Health Center

    419 S Coral St
    Kalkaska, MI 49646
  • Munson Medical Center

    1105 Sixth St
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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