


Dr. Rene Mackay, MD
Dr. Rene Mackay, MD is a nephrologist in Watkinsville, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mackay has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy and Nephrological Conditions. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and Piedmont Newton Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1360 Caduceus Way Bldg 400 Watkinsville, GA 30677Make an Appointment
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Dr. Mackay is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, a highly rated hospital.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Mackay to family and friends is 4.2 out of 5
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Dr. Rene Mackay, MD is a nephrologist in Watkinsville, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mackay has extensive experience in Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy and Nephrological Conditions. He graduated from Universidad...read moreNephrology
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Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center (a Campus Of The New York Medical College)
Fellowship Hospital, 2002Metropolitan Hospitalcenter/new York Medical College
Residency Hospital, 2000New York Medical College/ Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1998Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
Medical School, 1995
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- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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