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Dr. Donald MacKay, MD

Dr. Donald MacKay, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*

Dr. Donald MacKay, MD is a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA. He is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. MacKay is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. MacKay specializes in the area of Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. MacKay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. MacKay

4.1
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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He is the best doctor that I’ve ever had and I’ve known him all of my life. He’s done so many surgeries on me and I couldn’t ask for a better doctor. Dr. Mackay genuinely cares about his patients and wants the best for them. He is why I am who I am today and I’m so glad for the years that he’s been my doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elena Gonzalez – Jun 22, 2022
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Literally A life Saver! Repaired my nose that was formly under anothers' "care"! Dr.Mackay was straight forward. He gave me my confidence back! Thank you!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maribel Maldonado – Jun 29, 2021
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Excellent surgeon and great with children. He has been taking care of my daughter for 15 years and she loves him and trusts him. He performed a LeFort procedure on my daughter and we got a great result.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 15, 2021
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Dr. Mackay really takes time to listen to his patients needs and concerns. He doesnt treat you like another paycheck. He talked to me throughout the whole process, comforted me, and made sure my mental and physical needs were met. He did an amazing job on my rhinoplasty and I cant imagine anyone having done it. He is genuinely a great talented doctor who cares about his work
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aron C. – Feb 09, 2021
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HORRIBLE SURGEON. I wasn’t told that he doesn’t usually do noon jobs until I was being duped up in the surgery room by the nurse like it was suppose to make me feel special. Eff you guys. Now they “lost” my before and after photos.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 09, 2019
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The only negative was the waiting room. The receptionist and other employees are constantly talking and it’s way to open since they are basically in the same room as patients waiting to be seen. You hear Everything they’re talking about from phone calls to just chatting. Not very professional setting. Hershey location was much better
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Donald Mackay, MD is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon specialist in Harrisburg, PA. He graduated from the University of Witwatersrand.

biography

Dr. Donald Mackay, DDS, MD, chief of plastic surgery, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, completed training as a dentist before qualifying as a medical doctor, general surgeon and plastic surgeon in South Africa and the United...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of The Witwatersrand South Africa

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Witwatersrand Medical School

    Medical School
  • Johannesburg Tchg Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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