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Dr. John McDonald, MD

Dr. John McDonald, MD

Dermatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John McDonald, MD is a dermatologist in Vero Beach, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McDonald has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1770 37th St Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telehealth available

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Dr. McDonald's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonald

4.3

18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
11%
11%

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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
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Steve D – Jan 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Susan G. – Mar 30, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Maureen M. in FL – Oct 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
FL – Mar 04, 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
12 people found this helpful
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Vero Beach, FL – May 11, 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
24 people found this helpful
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John in Ft Pierce, FL – Dec 09, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Our patients are always our first priority.  When you make an appointment at the Indian River Skin & Cancer Center, you will be greeted by our friendly staff.  You will always be personally seen and evaluated  by Dr. McDonald rather...read more

biography

Dr. John McDonald received his M.D. Degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and his undergraduate degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania.  

Dr. McDonald is Board Certified by the American Academy of Dermatology...
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  • Dermatology

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1982
  • Hahnemann Med College And Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • Hahnemann Medical College & Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
  • Villanova University

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

John W. McDonald MD PA1770 37th St Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

    1000 36th St
    Vero Beach, FL 32960
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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