Dr. Chad L. Mcdonald, DO | East Hartford, CT | Family Medicine

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Dr. Chad Mcdonald is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in pathology and addiction medicine. He earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and brings 15 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Mcdonald provides care in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessible healthcare for diverse patient populations.

Based at Manchester Memorial Hospital, Dr. Mcdonald practices in East Hartford, Connecticut. He specializes in treating substance use disorders, including teen substance use issues and alcohol use disorders. His clinical skills include performing drug screening tests for various substances, including cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, and cocaine. Patients consistently rate Dr. Mcdonald highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.7

12 Ratings
15 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
5 written reviews
3 specialties
16 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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I first say thank you, to my divine creator to leading me to climb medical. I went in weak and depressed in dire search of an answer. I was coming off a bender with booze and stuck in a horrible cycle. From day with Climb my life has been transformed. Doctor Mc. Donald and Lisa treat people with a measure of love and respect. This is in conjunction with a modern approach to alcohol use disorder. Guess you gotta see it to believe it... then achieve it. Life is short, the choice for happiness is yours!

November 1st, 2018

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Dr McDonald is an amazing caring doctor. Listens and spends time to understand the patient and the issue. Wish there were more doctors like him.

September 3rd, 2018

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I just had my first appointment with him on Monday and he was able to figure out what's been wrong with me (and what my last 11 doctors couldn't figure out). I started the medication he recommended and felt better within 24 hours. Office was very nice and friendly, too. I recommended my aunt and daughter (who already have appointments).

July 23rd, 2015

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Very kind and skilled doctor. Made my acne lots better after only 2 sessions. Listened to me. Only thing I didn't like was the receptionist (a bit boring and harsh, typical for a Connecticut doctors office). I've already recommended him to several of my buddies and co-workers.

July 8th, 2014

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Just to put it out there: I'm a retired nurse of 35 years. I've worked with dozens of docs in that time. Dr. McDonald is my favorite doc to date. He's caring, he actually LISTENS to me, he doesn't put up with non-sense. I brought my daughter in for her rash that 3 other dermatologists couldn't solve: Dr. McDonald fixed her within 24 hours. My mom's asthma was poorly managed by her allergist for 15 years. 2 months with McDonald and she's a new woman. My husbands hay fever and allergies were terrible and now he feels "25 again". Dr. McDonald is it: he has that X-factor that's hard to find. I probably shouldn't have posted this, since it will be harder to schedule an appointment now! But he's done so much for my family that I had to show my appreciation! Cons: I know that he doesn't use painkillers and narcotics much. After my husband had his gallbladder out he tried to get a refill. Dr. McDonald explained why this was a bad idea and suggested other medicine. My husband agreed and was… happy, so if you're looking for that kind of thing he's probably not the doctor to see.

June 21st, 2014

Intercommunity Inc

281 Main StEast Hartford, CT 06118

Tel: (860) 569-5900

Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Connecticut Childrens Primary Care Center East Hartford

800 Connecticut BlvdEast Hartford, CT 06108

Tel: (860) 837-7250

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Chad L Mcdonald, DO	Helix Virtual Care	Christine Seidell, APRN, FNP-BC	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience		4 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks English	Speaks English
East Hartford , CT	Boca Raton , FL	Danbury , CT	Orlando , FL
Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Acne Scar (Acne Keloid)
Addiction Medicine
Allergy
Asthma
Biopsy
Body Weight Changes
Check-up
Contraception
Cryotherapy
Eczema (Eczematous Skin Diseases)
Family Planning
Immunization
Influenza
Pathology
Weight Loss

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Connecticut, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Nova Southeastern University College Of OsteopathicGraduated in 2011

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