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Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD

Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD is a cardiologist in Hickory, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1983. He is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2660 Tate Blvd SE Hickory, NC 28602

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McDonald specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. McDonald's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonald

4.3
12 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
83%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
17%
17%

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Saw this Doctor for four months during a time that I having several heart attacks, this Doctor could not unblock a artery that was blocked for 3 1/2 years. I had to go to Duke University Hospital to have the procedure done, when I returned to see this Doctor he was upset and sent me a certified letter stating that he would be seeing me again as my Cardiologist in the future. I felt that this Doctor did not help me with my heart problems.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Timothy J Paxton in Newton, NC – Oct 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD is a cardiologist in Hickory, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1983. He is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

DLP Cardiology Associates LLC2660 Tate Blvd SE Hickory, NC 28602
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Practice

Frye Regional Medical Center420 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St
    Hickory, NC 28601

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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