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Dr. James Macdonald, MD

Dr. James Macdonald, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Macdonald, MD is a urologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Medical Center in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tucson Medical Center and Benson Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

6325 E Tanque Verde Rd Tucson, AZ 85715
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Dr. Macdonald's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macdonald

2.6
25 ratings, 8 with a written review
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ALWAYS late, very slow, "worst" Urologist I ever visited & there have been a couple. He is uncaring & very unprofessional!
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Got a Better Urologist at another practice – Feb 16, 2021
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Very tardy (he was about 65 minutes late for my appointment). A bad listener as well overbearing and arrogant. I definitely would never go back to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Luis – Feb 02, 2021
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I'm very happy with Dr. MacDonald. True, I waited a long time in the exam room for my initial visit, but as is my custom I brought a book and did not mind the wait. I did not wait long for my second appointment. I feeI I am in good hands with Dr. Mac and will definitly continue to see him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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AZ – Jan 13, 2019
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He is extremely bad at time management. Today I was his first scheduled patient although he saw someone else ahead of me. Then he went back to his office to make some personal phone calls. I left after 1.5 hours waiting.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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May 01, 2018
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Dr. has poor time management and refuses to accept comments from pts. In my case my brother was recently foley cathed. Was in ofc and urine was dark and cloudy..and full of puss. PA refused to culture despite my repeated requests to her and the MA. Brother ended up with sepsis 2 days later and hospitalized. I shared with this numchuck that the neurologist AND the PCP felt his seizures were related to the chronic UTIs and Dr. MacD poo pooed it. NEVER RETURNING!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Tucson, AZ – Dec 28, 2017
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MacDonald doesn't seem to care about his patients PERIOD. He doesn't care about time management (his or the patient's), doesn't care about imparting information to the patient, doesn't care about answering your questions even if you've been diagnosed by cancer, doesn't care about modesty (I spent nearly 20 minutes in the stirrups waiting for his arrival while his support staff entered and exited the examination room, doesn't care about reviewing pathology reports....need I say more?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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stay away from macdonald in Tucson, AZ – Dec 17, 2017
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This guy should find a different profession. My original appointment was canceled less than 24 hours prior. I showed up 30 minutes early to the rescheduled appointment as requested. 35 minutes later I was shown into a small windowless, magazine-less exam room. After 55 minutes in the exam room, Dr Macdonald shows up and when I expressed my frustration with the situation, he suggested that I find another doctor. Needless to say, that is what I am doing. I would not let this guy touch me.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Kipp Metzger in Tucson, AZ – Sep 20, 2017
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Always VERY late to appointments. Blows much smoke without imparting much knowledge. Can do no wrong.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
18 others found this helpful
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Tucson, AZ – Aug 15, 2016
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Dr. James Macdonald, MD is a urologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Medical Center in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tucson Medical Center and Benson Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Urology

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  • University Medical Center

    Medical School, 1987
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Practice

Arizona Urology Specialists PLLC6325 E Tanque Verde Rd Tucson, AZ 85715
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(520) 546-1159
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