BRADFORD, PA – Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), the parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), announces the appointment of Mackenzie Kaplan, PA-C, to the UAHS general surgery team.

Kaplan has joined Dr. Gonzalez’s practice in Bradford, PA. She will be specializing in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallbladder issues, hernias, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal diseases (GI) as well as colon cancer screenings.

“My significant other is a Bradford native as well as a new provider in the area. We both wanted to help provide care in underserved rural populations,” said Kaplan. “Bradford was the ideal location for us as we enjoy small-town living!”

Kaplan earned her Master of Health Science Physician Assistant program from Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA. She has a variety of clinical experience but found her passion working in general surgery. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

“Being able to make a positive impact, big or small, in a patient’s life is what I enjoy about practicing medicine,” adds Kaplan.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, and traveling.

She is currently seeing patients alongside Luis Gonzalez, MD, and Eduardo Morales, MD, in the general surgery office located at 181 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA. Appointments can be made by calling (814) 362-4345.

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