Elizabeth Yamaguchi, FNP, DNP, RN, BSN
Elizabeth Yamaguchi is a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Samford University in December of 2020. For the next 2 years, she worked at the private practice of Dr. Juliette Madrigal, an MD board certified internal medicine and pediatrics who is also the Burnet County Public Health Authority. After 2 years of gaining experience and skill, she decided to start her own practice, Paloma Primary Care.
Previous to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) for 6 years. As an RN, she worked in a high acuity cardiac/telemetry unit, a busy emergency room in a level I comprehensive stroke center hospital, and finally as a float nurse, traveling to several hospitals in the Austin area working on understaffed units. While earning her doctorate degree, she worked as a pediatric home healthcare nurse.
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A Note From Dr. Yamaguchi:
I am passionate about patient-centered, holistic care. I would define patient-centered holistic care as health care that takes into consideration all of the available medical evidence we have, as well as the patient’s values, beliefs, desires, and finances. I strive to provide patients with healthcare that they believe in and can take part in. I take time to discuss all of the available options; not just the ones the medical community recommends, or even just the options that I think are best.
Starting and running my own practice, Paloma Primary Care, has allowed me to practice medicine in the way that I think medicine should be practiced: with attention to detail, patience, and a thoroughness that takes into account a wide variety of factors.
In my free time, I enjoy going on adventures with my husband and spending time with with my sisters and friends. I also enjoy two-stepping, swing dancing, singing, sewing and reading.
Brenna Burns, PA-C
Brenna Burns is a Physician Assistant who brings a thoughtful, patient-focused approach to every visit. Though originally from Austin, Texas, she earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Her diverse clinical rotations provided experience across multiple specialties, equipping her with strong clinical insight and versatility that translates directly into family medicine.
A note from the provider:
I believe in care that is transparent and truly centered around each person’s needs. I want every one of my patients to feel safe, heard, and supported throughout their health journey. When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll find me exploring a local trail, reading in a coffee shop, cheering on any Pittsburgh sports team, or spending quality time with my family and dog.
Recent Staffing change:
Nurse Practitioner Taelor Deike’s last day a Paloma Primary Care was 10/22/25. While we are deeply sad to see her go, we are happy that she has the opportunity to move to North Carolina to be closer to her fiancé. We wish her all the best!
Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Yamaguchi and Physician Assistant Brenna Burns with assume care of Taelor Deike’s former patients. If you have any questions, please fee free to give us a call.