Lauren A. McDonald, MD

Nephrology

EDUCATION

  • M.D., 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

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Department of Nephrology, Dallas, TX
  • Nephrology Clinical Fellowship, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX
  • Nephrology Research Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical at Dallas, Dallas TX

BOARD CERTIFIED

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

CERTIFIED

  • F.L.E.X. Texas Board of Examiners
  • ACLS Provider, American Heart Association (AHA for the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Program)

ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • Dallas County Medical Society
  • International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Junior League of Dallas
  • Links, Inc.
  • National Kidney Foundation
  • Renal Physicians Association
  • Texas Lyceum Association
  • Texas Medical Association

Languages

  • English

To schedule an appointment with Dr. McDonald, call Dallas Nephrology today at 214-358-2300 or contact us via our convenient online form.

Patient Ratings & Comments

5.0 / 5
203 reviews

Detailed Ratings

5.0
Friendliness/courtesy of CP
5.0
Likelihood of recommending this provider
5.0
Provider discussed treatment options
5.0
Provider explained things clearly
5.0
Provider showed concern
5.0
Provider included you in decisions

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  • Mar 28, 2026

    I have already recommended someone to Dr. McDonald.

  • Feb 28, 2026

    Good

  • Feb 26, 2026

    Dr. McDonald is an excellent and caring compassionate physician. I am fortunate blessed to have her.

  • Jan 27, 2026

    Great experience with the Dr McDonald. Great bed side manners and very concerned about me as a person and a patient. Awesome

  • Jan 26, 2026

    I truly love and appreciate my Doctor, very detail oriented and genuinely concerned for total patient care

  • Jan 17, 2026

    Dr. McDonald has been upfront with my kidney issues and steps to keep my health steady

5.0 / 5
203 reviews