Robert Macdonell, MD

Dr. Robert Macdonell specializes in orthopedic surgery, focusing on helping patients recover from injuries and conditions affecting bones, joints, and muscles. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency training at both the University of Florida College of Medicine and the University of Georgia. Dr. Macdonell further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), where he gained specialized training in sports-related injuries and treatments. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Macdonell practices at Medical Group of the Carolinas in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he treats a variety of orthopedic conditions. His expertise includes managing postoperative pain to help patients heal comfortably after surgery. He also addresses rotator cuff disorders, which affect shoulder movement and strength, as well as patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common knee …condition. Among the procedures he performs are meniscus surgery to repair torn knee cartilage, peripheral nerve blocks for anesthesia during surgical procedures, and botulinum injections for patients experiencing low back pain.