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About Dr. McKown Thanks to the encouragement of a college advisor, Rebecca McKown, MD, considered medical school when choosing her career path. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Texas Tech University in Microbiology/Spanish. Then she continued at Texas Tech, going on to earn her medical degree from the university’s Health Sciences Center. Dr. McKown then completed her internship/residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center – Shreveport. Of her specialty of obstetrics/gynecology Dr. McKown says, “I educate women about their health and share decision making regarding their health care, and provide services to facilitate those decisions.” In her work with patients, she has learned from them the importance of listening. From her, Dr. McKown hopes her patients know this – “That I am honest and trustworthy.” Dr. McKown is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?My father, Charles H. McKown. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Taking orders at a hamburger joint. I remember the amazing onion rings. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: Brownies Favorite movie: Fried green tomatoes What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best was English; worst was calculus If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My father because I miss him. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? Being a grandmomma! What is something most people don’t know about you? That I was a professional hula dancer.

Beacon Medical Group ENT and Audiology South Bend, located in the Navarre building adjacent to Memorial Hospital, provides comprehensive ENT and Audiology services. Dr. David J. Isaacson is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist with special interests in: thyroid and parathyroid surgery, head and neck cancer, cochlear implantation, facial reconstruction, DaVinci robotic surgery of the head and neck, and endoscopic pituitary surgery. Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) Treatment of sinus/allergy disorders and minimally invasive sinus surgery available. Our physician has expertise in treating chronic ear infections, hearing loss, dizziness, thyroid disorders and a variety of other ear, nose and throat problems for pediatric and adult patients. Audiology The science of hearing, balance, and related disorders. Audiologists are experts in diagnosing and managing disorders of the auditory and balance system. The brands of hearing devices we fit, service, and program are Cochlear Americas, Phonak, ReSound and Oticon. If you are looking for a new provider and already wear hearing aids and/or have a Cochlear Americas implanted device, our audiologists are more than happy to help you transfer care.