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
170 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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  • Sep 29, 2025

    Excellent

  • Aug 23, 2025

    Dr. McDonald was outstanding !!!!!!!!!!

  • Jul 26, 2025

    Dr. McDonald is a very excellent physician.

  • Jul 24, 2025

    Dr. McDonald is as perfect doctor as one can be. S he cares about her patients very much. I love her!

  • Jul 22, 2025

    Dr. McDonald walked me through my entire lab report that was generated from a visit to my primary care physician. She went FAR above even what my PCP did. Excellent doctor with excellent communication!

  • Jul 19, 2025

    Dr McDonald explains everything very well and put me at ease.

5.0 / 5
170 reviews