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Cheryl McKinlay, APNP-CNP Pain Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Anesthesiology in Madison, WI

4.9 out of 5 –

SSM Health Dean Medical Group

700 S. Park St. Madison, WI 53715

Cheryl McKinlay is a nurse practitioner whose area of expertise is pain management. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Edgewood College in Madison and her master's degree from Marian University in Fond du Lac.

In her free time, McKinlay enjoys fishing, hiking, decorating and making candles.

"I feel that pain is not just a physical complaint. It effects every aspect of life - psychosocial, economical, spiritual and physical. I listen carefully and try to understand individual stories of pain. Then I work with the patient to see how some ¬(but probably not all) of that pain can be alleviated." - Cheryl McKinlay, APNP

About Me

Reviews

Rating Breakdown

Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Question Breakdown
5.0
Overall Experience
4.9
Listened Carefully
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.9
Knew Medical History
4.9
Involved in Care Decisions
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect

Patient Reviews

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4.9 out of 5

65 ratings,

34 reviews

8/28/2026

She is fantastic - professional, knowledgeable and always listens attentively to my concerns and how my pain levels are affecting my day-to-day functioning. She is one of the best members of my care team, and SSM Health should be grateful for her knowledge and expertise.

8/27/2026

She’s a great person and doctor!

8/22/2026

Cheryl is always pleasant and professional, ready to listen to any problems or new issues I am having, and readily make recommendations for ways we can move forward with testing to see if things have changed diagnostically, if possible injections or therapy would be a benefit,or medication changes would help. She is open to suggestions which we can discuss openly. Cheryl is an honest and up front provider, she is open to communication about the issues I have and not closed to my making suggestions as so many providers are. It is difficult to find such a devoted, dedicated, and compassionate provider as Cheryl and I am so blessed to have her as my provider.

8/18/2026

He is one of the best doctors I know. I love her

8/12/2026

More providers need to be like Cheryl!