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Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD

Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD

Nephrology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD is a nephrologist in Dallas, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Medical City Plano and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Dallas Nephrology Associates - Dallas Landry

411 N Washington Ave Ste 7000 Dallas, TX 75246
Telehealth available

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(214) 366-6285

Hospital Highlight

Dr. McDonald is affiliated with Texas Health Frisco Frisco, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McDonald specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. McDonald's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonald

4.9

46 ratings, 31 with a written review
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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
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Sally Civello – Mar 23, 2024
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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
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Tracey Jackson – Mar 15, 2024
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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
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Ashley Williams – Mar 09, 2024
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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
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Feb 14, 2024
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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
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In person – Jan 26, 2024
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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
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Antoinette Shaw – Jan 21, 2024
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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
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Ms. Terrace Hayden – Jan 20, 2024
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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
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Deloris White – Jan 06, 2024
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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
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Bruce Douglas – Aug 25, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Esther Mays – Aug 11, 2023
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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
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Gregg Young – Mar 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Shirley Warren – Nov 09, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gregg Young – Sep 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Gonzales – Jun 02, 2022
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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
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Jan 18, 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
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Shirley Warren – Jan 17, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
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Jerry D. Norris – Dec 26, 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
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Nov 07, 2019
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What could be improved
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Aug 15, 2019
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What could be improved
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Cecilia Smith – Jun 15, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

EDUCATION MD, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Internship/Residency Internal Medicine Residency, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, TX Chief Medicine Resident, Internal Medicine, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, TX Fellowship...read more

biography

EDUCATIONM.D., Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PAInternship/ResidencyInternal Medicine Residency, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, TXChief Medicine Resident, Internal Medicine, St. Paul Medical Center, Dallas, TXFellowshipUniversity...read more

  • Nephrology

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  • Parkland Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989

  • University Hospital - St Paul

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Dallas Nephrology Associates - Dallas Landry

Dallas Nephrology Associates - Dallas Landry411 N Washington Ave Ste 7000 Dallas, TX 75246
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Texas Health Frisco

    12400 Dallas Pkwy
    Frisco, TX 75033
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Waxahachie

    2400 N Interstate Highway 35 E
    Waxahachie, TX 75165
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Irving

    1901 N MacArthur Blvd
    Irving, TX 75061
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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