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Makaela Adamson
( out of 48 reviews )

Makaela Adamson, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106

Makaela is a certified Physician Assistant who completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Southern Virginia University before earning her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University. With a strong focus on preventive and obesity medicine, she specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery. As an integral member of the surgical team, Makaela assists in the operating room, manages inpatient care, and provides follow-up care for patients in the outpatient setting.

She enjoys her responsibilities, which include ordering and evaluating labs, monitoring weight loss, and identifying nutritional needs to optimize patient outcomes. Makaela approaches patient care with compassion and dedication, ensuring that each patient receives personalized attention.

Outside of her professional life, she cherishes time spent with her family and enjoys camping. With a deep passion for exploration, Makaela dreams of traveling the world to experience diverse cultures and adventures.

Patient Rating

5.0 /5
( out of 48 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


Mar 28, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Explained my surgery so that I could understand the surgery that I had clearly. She even drew a picture so zi see things better.

Mar 27, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makeala Adamson fitted me into her day after I made an error about the appointment start time. She was knowledgeable and easily understood. I appreciated the care she took to help me.

Mar 20, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makaela spent a great deal of time going through all the possibilities that could be causing my left upper quadrant pain. She also addressed my concerns and promised to conference with Dr. Volckman. Waiting to hear back from her. She helped me feel at ease. She is very learned. Was very satisfied and confident in what she told me.

Feb 27, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very competent in her evaluation.

Jan 08, 2026
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was very positive and encouraged me to continue my optimal recovery.

Dec 27, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She answered all of our questions, and explained things in a way that we could understand.

Dec 17, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent provider. She took time to answer all our questions and we didn't feel rushed.

Nov 17, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very friendly and listened when I talked. Introduced the PA that was following her that day.

Nov 12, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makayla was awesome. I think the staff was still asleep

Oct 23, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was wonderful through out my post op visit with her. Very knowledgable and caring.

Oct 16, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was great. Listened, explained, and understanding

Oct 13, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Makaela Adamson & staff are the best. They made sure that I understood everything that was to come for post op.Very patient & kind.

Sep 29, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is awesome!

Sep 08, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makaela Adamson is GREAT to work with. She is always thoughtful and thorough and works at getting to the bottom of any problems.

Aug 04, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very attentive to my needs.

Jun 11, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is a very kind and knowledgeable professional. She treat me with concern and respect! She is great at her job!

May 26, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She is really good. She listens and cares about you.

May 05, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makaela Adamson is very thorough and kind. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and provides high quality care.

Apr 30, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

She was very nice explained everything. Made it comfortable and easy to understand her.

Mar 27, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

A long line of people will need.help She can handle it. A very good doctor.

Feb 26, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makaela Adamson was very caring to my situation and listened to my needs! She knows her stuff and I would recommend her to everyone!!!

Feb 19, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makaela worked right alongside Dr. Morrow & myself to recognize that I needed an ER trip to have an appendicitis procedure immediately.

Feb 09, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makayla is so amazing and caring. I really love my visits with her.

Feb 05, 2025
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Very friendly and enjoyable to work with

Nov 27, 2024
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

Makaela is very kind and personable. She listened and answered all my questions.


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Makaela is a certified Physician Assistant who completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Southern Virginia University before earning her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University. With a strong focus on preventive and obesity medicine, she specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery. As an integral member of the surgical team, Makaela assists in the operating room, manages inpatient care, and provides follow-up care for patients in the outpatient setting.

She enjoys her responsibilities, which include ordering and evaluating labs, monitoring weight loss, and identifying nutritional needs to optimize patient outcomes. Makaela approaches patient care with compassion and dedication, ensuring that each patient receives personalized attention.

Outside of her professional life, she cherishes time spent with her family and enjoys camping. With a deep passion for exploration, Makaela dreams of traveling the world to experience diverse cultures and adventures.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery -Advanced Practice Clinician
Academic Divisions General Surgery