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Dr. Joel MacDonald, MD

Dr. Joel MacDonald, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Joel MacDonald, MD is a neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT. He is affiliated with Lone Peak Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Locations

Steward Medical Group - Neurosurgery

Steward Medical Group - Neurosurgery82 S 1100 E Ste 103 Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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Dr. MacDonald is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. MacDonald specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. MacDonald's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. MacDonald

3.6

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
28%
28%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
Helpful
Frustrated and angry – Apr 01, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
Helpful
Jon – Jan 11, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lynnette (Fisk) Shimmin, BSN RN CLNC in North Salt Lake, UT – Jul 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
Helpful
K – Jun 29, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laurel Nelson – Mar 08, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jessica M – Aug 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
redwizzerd – Jun 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy – Jan 27, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debra Larsen in UT – Jan 15, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
RANDON in OGDEN – Mar 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Woods Cross, UT – Apr 02, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lucia Smith in UT – Sep 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Joel MacDonald, MD, FAANS, works on conditions of the brain and spine. His care philosophy is to educate each patient about the nature of their disease and treatment alternatives so that they can participate in the care process and make informed...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Fla/shands Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • University Of Utah/uumc

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. MacDonald is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lone Peak Hospital

      11925 S State St
      Draper, UT 84020

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      83%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality