Clara is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, and made her way down to Pennsylvania where she earned her undergraduate degree from Ursinus College in health and exercise physiology. She spent most of her time in the exercise research lab as well as at the pool, where she became an All-American swimmer in multiple events.

Prior to physician assistant (PA) school, she became acquainted with the medical field as a medical scribe in emergency departments, where she fell in love with medicine and realized the difference she could make in her patients’ lives.

She graduated PA school from West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s inaugural class, where she led her class as President and completed specific training in the field of otolaryngology (ENT). She capped off her studies with a master’s project focused on teaching her peers the approach to managing a patient with hearing loss. She began her ENT career in Gaithersburg, MD prior to moving to the Panhandle.

Clara currently lives in Niceville with her husband and dog. They enjoy swimming, hiking and exploring new restaurants with friends. Feel free to let her know your favorite recommendations in the area! She is so excited to contribute her efforts to assist Dr. McWilliams, ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida, and the patients that they serve.

Clara currently sees patients in our Niceville/Bluewater Bay office. For further information please call Dr. McWilliams’ team at Mid Bay ENT, a division of ENT and Allergy Associates of Florida, at 850-622-5148 for any of your ENT needs.