Dr. David H. MacDonald, D.O. graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his orthopedic residency at Michigan State University, and completed a fellowship of the hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery. Dr. MacDonald is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. MacDonald’s specialties include Hand, Wrist and Elbow, Shoulder and Arthroscopy Surgery.
Dr. David H. MacDonald, D.O. graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his orthopedic residency at Michigan State University, and completed a fellowship of the hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery. Dr. MacDonald is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. MacDonald’s specialties include Hand, Wrist and Elbow, Shoulder and Arthroscopy Surgery.
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Very professional and polite. Also very compassionate to patients.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Expected more hands on evaluation to check range of motion.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very long long wait… 1 hour in waiting area is unacceptable.. in any physicians waiting area .. and then another long wait in patient room before being seen, that’s not very professional either . Dr McDonald was very nice.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Was impressed with how quickly I was seen, xrayed, diagnosed and out within an hour.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great communication. Fantastic people skills. Definitely recommend!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Prompt and personable. Got the job done timely, professionally and with a great attitude.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
On time, friendly and informative.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He is very nice and you know you can trust him. Would highly recommend!!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
very professional Treated me with kindness and respect as he listened to my problem
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent Doctor. He takes the time to explain everything and answers all of my concerns and questions..!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
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6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
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6262 Veterans Parkway Unit B Columbus, GA 31909
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512 North Shady Lane Dothan, AL 36303
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161 E. University Drive Auburn, AL 36832
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Dr. David H. MacDonald, D.O. graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his orthopedic residency at Michigan State University, and completed a fellowship of the hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. MacDonald is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He spent two years stationed in Okinawa, Japan serving as the sole hand and upper extremity specialist in the Western Pacific. He was honored as a recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service. He then moved his practice to Midland, Texas and while there, he served as team physician for the Midland Rockhounds; a minor league affiliate of the Oakland A’s organization.
Dr. MacDonald is a Professor of Orthopedics at VCOM of Auburn. He is also frequently asked to consult the Auburn Athletic Department’s Sports Medicine Staff with their athletes’ Hand/Wrist complaints.
Dr. MacDonald is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, Georgia Orthopaedic Society, and the Muscogee County Medical Society He is licensed in Georgia, Alabama, and Texas. Dr. MacDonald is currently practicing at our Dothan, Auburn, Albany and Columbus Clinics.
Dr. MacDonald’s Specialties Include: - Hand, Wrist and Elbow - Shoulder - Arthroscopy Surgery
Very professional and polite. Also very compassionate to patients.
Expected more hands on evaluation to check range of motion.
Very long long wait… 1 hour in waiting area is unacceptable.. in any physicians waiting area .. and then another long wait in patient room before being seen, that’s not very professional either . Dr McDonald was very nice.
Was impressed with how quickly I was seen, xrayed, diagnosed and out within an hour.
Great communication. Fantastic people skills. Definitely recommend!
Prompt and personable. Got the job done timely, professionally and with a great attitude.
On time, friendly and informative.
He is very nice and you know you can trust him. Would highly recommend!!
very professional Treated me with kindness and respect as he listened to my problem
Excellent Doctor. He takes the time to explain everything and answers all of my concerns and questions..!!!