4.6
56 Ratings with 33 written Reviews
Summary
John E. McDonald Jr., M.D. is a native of Houston, TX. He graduated cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he played NCAA Division I tennis for the Hoyas. He went on to attend medical school at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, an honor given to those graduating in the top 10% of their class. Dr. McDonald completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at UT Southwestern and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. After being selected as one of two Chief Residents, he spent time overseas in Norwich, England where he worked exclusively with knee and shoulder surgeons and learned a tremendous amount about cost effective medicine.
In order to further specialize after his training, Dr. McDonald was selected to attend a one year fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman-Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. While in Vail, he trained directly …under many of the world's top experts in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine and hip, shoulder, and knee arthroscopy and reconstruction. Additionally, he had the privilege of providing care to numerous professional athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA tour, and professional tennis as well as collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He served as the team physician for the US National Snowboard team at the 2011 World Championships and was one of the team physicians for a local high school in Colorado.
Throughout his clinical training, Dr. McDonald has been involved in research in the field of orthopaedics. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and has co-written several book chapters and review articles on a variety of topics including hip arthroscopy, multi-ligament knee injuries, and traumatic shoulder and hip injuries. He has presented his research at multiple national meetings.
Dr. McDonald is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys running, golf, hiking, skiing, and basketball. He is joined in Austin by his wife, a University of Texas alumna and dermatologist, Halliday (Hallie) McDonald, MD, and their 2 daughters and son.
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- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- 51 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
- 33 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 18 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. John Edward Mcdonald has 3 locationsTexas Orthopedics
4700 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 200Austin, TX 78759 Tel: (512) 485-0517
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Texas Orthopedics
911 W 38th St Ste 300Austin, TX 78705 Tel: (512) 439-1001
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Texas Orthopedics
3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 160Austin, TX 78704 Tel: (512) 439-1005
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Edward Mcdonald
Medical Specialties
Dr. John Edward Mcdonald has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Edward Mcdonald has the following 18 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
Residency
UT Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX
Medical School
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical SchoolGraduated in 2005
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