About Me
I’m a family physician and enjoy the vast variety of patients and conditions that this field brings. Over the course of my career, I have developed a special interest in preventive medicine and performing in-office skin procedures.
I take a comprehensive approach to patient care and include the patient in the decision-making and diagnostic process. I enjoy helping patients thoroughly understand their condition, and encourage them to engage in healthy lifestyles that promote their well-being.
Working for Ohio State motivates me to keep up to date on the latest medical research and guidelines. My work here allows me to treat a diverse patient population, and to share my passion for medicine by teaching medical students and the community I treat.
When I’m away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as participating in any outdoor activity.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Diabetes Mellitus
- High Blood Pressure
- Primary Care
- Asthma
- Preventive Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Depression
- Adolescent Medicine
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
3rd Floor, Suite 3C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-7500
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Medical University of Lodz, 90-419 Lodz
10/1/2007 - 2/28/2011
Residency
Wheeling Hospital, Inc., Wheeling, WV
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
7/13/2015
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Family Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
160 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. MacKinlay has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Shes great!
I excellent care provider
Seems very intelligent, interested and thorough. I confided more information to Dr. Mackinley than I have ever divulged. I liked her very much and hope she never leaves.
She was knowledgeable
All good experiences
She is the best!
When visiting the Advanced Urgent care, the nurse Practitioner did not listen to what I was saying. I felt like she was just trying to get me out of the clinic
Dr. Mackinlay always takes the time to understand the issue and then recommends the best treatment. I love that about her. She listens and is very helpful.
She was very thorough.
Excellent experience
I'm so grateful to have a provider like Dr. MacKinley supporting me on my weight loss journey. After our initial visit, I realized I wanted to take a more aggressive approach. Her team was quick to reach out, schedule time for a deeper conversation, and adjust my treatment plan by adding another medication. What I really appreciate is that she's walking this journey with me. I wasn't referred out to someone else. She offers great tools like lifestyle courses, and I feel truly supported every step of the way.
Dr. Mackinlay always takes the time to listen and problem solve
Very professional, courteous, and helpful.
She is amazing! She always listeners and takes my concerns seriously. I feel like I can talk to her about anything
Dr. Alison MacKinlay is an outstanding professional who is thorough, caring, and knowledgeable! She asks excellent questions to determine appropriate care along with having superb listening skills! She takes the time needed to develop rapport and make the BEST medical decisions! I am truly blessed to have her accept me into her busy practice as my new PCP!
Very happy with my care
Caring, Knowledgeable, Inquisitive.
Dr. MacKinlay always listens and is very patient. Her explanations are clear.
Very good and thorough. Considered all dynamics of health
She does not listen to my ailments, concentrates on testing .
Very responsive via My Chart.
Listened to concerns, provided care, and gave good advice
The doctor and I have good communication. She knows my health concerns.
Would like to see doctor discuss options and potential issues prior to prescribing medication
I explained that sometimes I felt SOB and wheezy, but not today. I SAID, NOT TODAY. Dr. Listened to my lungs and said I was fine. The wheezing is quite concerning and the she blew me off. I will have to call my pulmonary Dr.
Dr. McKinley and I have a good relationship Very pleased with her
My experience with the p c p was also good
Dr. MacKinlay is very easy to talk to. I am very comfortable with her.
Dr. MacKinley is a phenomenal listener who is truly engaged, caring, and compassionate.
Excellent listenerVery responsive to my questions about how t address issues naturally. Very clear communicationPersonable and respectful, not condescendingMis-recalled my high cholesterol.
She is always friendly, and I can tell she is trying to give time and attention even when busy
She is amazing
She is amazing! She took her time to go over my health and medications
Very good and knowledgable and she was very pleasant
Dr Mackinlay is very knowledgeable and gives excellent feedback regarding any questions
Allison is very sweet and listened to me.
Dr Mackinlay is a talented doctor, super approachable, kind and knowledgeable.
Very informative, easy to understand directions
The doctor was very attentive and helpful, per usual.
She listens like she really cares about your concerns. Offers input to my particular concerns and I know she follows through by asking me questions about other visits and concerns that I might have had.
I think this may just be her personality, but her demeanor is a bit offputting. She says the right things and seems kind, but the pauses she leaves between you answering her questions/providing the reason you're there and then her speaking back to you just feel slightly off. It makes me feel like she thinks my answers are so weird or off base that she doesn't know what to say. Again she has never said anything rude to me but it just feels a little judgmental, even if she doesn't mean it that way. But she always remembers my history and does seem to want to help.
I have seen Dr Mackinlay since 2020 and have always found her very concerned to find a solution to my health issues.
Dr. Mackinlay is always very respectful and open to what my concerns and what I have to say. Her calm demeanor and willingness to think outside the box is refreshing.
Very thorough, respectful, worked very hard toward a solution
All good
Provider is awesome!
No complaints
This was my first time seeing my doctor since my last doctor just retired, and I can't say enough good things about her. I told her I didn't want to take up too much of her time because she had other patients and she says don't worry about that at all I asked questions she answered every question she had questions for me, and she thought of things about my care that no one else ever did or I never thought of. I couldn't be happier with my new doctor.
The experience was excellent. I feel I am in good hands with her.
About Dr Mackinlay, I send her many messages, any time I didn't call She answer me right away For me she still the best ONE I feel confortable I am surprise how she fallow me perfectly She is very attentive I am lucky to have her
I am very pleased to be Dr. MacKinlay's patient. She is very medically knowledgeable and also well versed in preventative practices. When I told her I am receiving acupuncture for a current condition for which she previously prescribed medication, she was enthusiastic about the use of that alternative therapy. I appreciate her open mindness as well as her kindness.
She seemed very knowledgeable of my prior treatments and asked and answered questions very well.
Very patient, knowledgeable, pleasant, respectful of time, listened to concerns and answered questions.