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Meet Dr. Makayla Penner
Growing up, I was surrounded by the joy and energy of children at my parents' daycare, where I spent countless hours of my childhood. This upbringing instilled in me the value of community and family, while also igniting a passion for helping others. As I grew older, this passion evolved into a clear desire to make a positive impact on children's lives, ultimately leading me to pursue a career in pediatrics.
I am proud to call DFW my home, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to complete my undergraduate degree at Dallas Baptist University, medical school at Texas A&M College of Medicine and pediatric residency at McLane Children's. Each of these places provided incredible experiences and training that prepared me for the rewarding career I have today.
As a pediatric physician, I have a special interest in newborn care and am passionate about giving back to my community. Being a mother of two myself, there is nothing more fulfilling than helping a new family navigate the journey of parenthood and watching their little ones grow and thrive.
When I'm not working, you can find me spending time with my husband Dustin, our children, and our dog. I enjoy taking walks with my family, getting lost in a good book, exploring new places through travel and being part of our church community.
I feel grateful to be living my dream and making a difference in the lives of children and families. I am committed to providing compassionate and exceptional care to children as I would my own, and look forward to continuing to serve my community for years to come.
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
| Questions were addressed |
4.7
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| Provider explained things clearly |
4.7
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| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.6
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| Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.6
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What our families say
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November 07, 2025
Doctor was amazing she gave a good referral to the cardiologist.. TEAMWORK!
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October 29, 2025
Every thing is good I don't have bad experience.
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October 21, 2025
All of them were so good to us.
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September 22, 2025
Excellent experience
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September 22, 2025
Excellent experience
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September 16, 2025
They are very comfortable
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September 09, 2025
Overall the visit was great!
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September 09, 2025
The staff I spoke with were nice
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August 30, 2025
Loved doctor Penner, very lovely!
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August 30, 2025
My baby did very well and I believe it's because the doctors were sweet and delicate with her.
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August 02, 2025
Felt very comfortable and heard by her
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August 02, 2025
Dr. Penner was amazing! She made my child fee so comfortable! I love how she was persistent on the exam and answers.
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July 21, 2025
The MD and nurses that help my daughter was very kind. Also the staff in front was nice too.
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July 13, 2025
All the staff are great people
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July 13, 2025
It was very good.. They treated me with respect and equality
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July 02, 2025
Good
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June 30, 2025
Happy happy very certified
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June 20, 2025
Doctor is always good at her work. Explains and always finds a solution to any concerns or health issues. She is the only reason why we will go back to this clinic.
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June 13, 2025
Nurse was awesome!!!
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June 10, 2025
All are doing well.Thank you so much.
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June 03, 2025
All were great!
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June 03, 2025
Everyone was Amazing!!!
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June 02, 2025
The whole staff was kind and friendly
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May 30, 2025
My child's doctor is wonderful
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May 30, 2025
They are very professional, do excellent work and are very friendly
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May 16, 2025
All very well
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May 03, 2025
The staff was very sweet and very professional
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April 08, 2025
The doctor and her assistant that day were very kind and efficient to all my questions. Thank you
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March 15, 2025
Everybody is friendly
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March 09, 2025
Very good service
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March 08, 2025
Very good service..
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March 01, 2025
Good
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March 01, 2025
For me, all the staff who work there in the clinic have been very kind and I value their work very much and I congratulate them all for the work they do.
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January 19, 2025
We had an excellent visit and the entire staff was welcoming and kind.
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January 19, 2025
Dr. Penner takes great time and care with my daughter tending to her concerns. She has excellent bedside manners and I strongly recommend her for parents looking for high quality care.
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January 05, 2025
No all staff was great.
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January 05, 2025
None I had a pleased experience from scheduling to being seen with everyone I. Between experience was great. Thank you.
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December 09, 2024
She took the time to ask questions and listen my concerns. And make my son feel safe.
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December 04, 2024
I would like to thank our Doctor who took time out of her day to see my sick child on a very short notice. She worked very diligently and provided the best care possible. Thank you.
Education
- Medical school:
- Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX
- Residency:
- Baylor Scott & White - McLane Children's, Temple, TX
- Board certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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