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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.
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Steward Medical Group - Neurosurgery
Dr. MacDonald is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. MacDonald specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
- Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients 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
5 Star | 64% | 64% |
4 Star | 0% | 0% |
3 Star | 0% | 0% |
2 Star | 8% | 8% |
1 Star | 28% | 28% |
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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 moreNeurosurgery
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University Of Fla/shands Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1996University Of Utah/uumc
Residency Hospital, 1995Carolinas Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1990
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
83%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 108% higher than the national average
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