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 877-654-3639 or contact us via our convenient online form.

Patient Reviews

“Dr. McDonald is thorough and explains everything well. She makes sure to answer any questions that you have.”

“My visit is never disappointing I always feel cared for.”

“Dr McDonald made me feel comfortable, as soon as she walked through the door of the examining room. Her pleasant, professional, and informative demeanor was impeccable. I look forward to my next visit with her.”

“Dr. McDonald is friendly, personable, and the epitome of professionalism. She is extremely knowledgeable and skilled in her field. She will share information that will help to enhance my overall health as needed, also. Her staff is friendly and very helpful, informative, and shows a genuine interest in my well being. I feel immensely blessed that Dr. McDonald is my doctor and has been for many years. I would happily recommend her to my family, friends or anyone in need of a nephrologist.”

First off I would like to say I love the office cleanness and professionalism and fast services. Dr McDonald I love her, I have seen her over the past years and she’s like my family. She take the time out to check and watch over my tests, give great Recommendations, on things to make better. She’s concerned about how things are going for me in my life, and always giving me positive and motivational advice to keep doing better. Thank you dr McDonald. You are my five stars.

Dr. McDonald is very attentive and actively listens to concerns. She encourages conversations about health issues and engages patients to ask questions about lab work. She also patiently explains why she orders lab tests and explains the results in a calming manner. Gives helpful tips and advice about health and life in general. She is marvelous.

She always takes her time to explain results where I can understand and what areas I need improvement in very knowledgeable also very patient and not standoffish like some other providers.

Dr.McDonald, is caring and comes prepared. She is a good listener and tells it like it is. Good or bad from your blood work.