Overview
Dr. Allyson McDonough is a board-certified physician, specializing in rheumatology, who is recognized for her ability to handle complex and rare rheumatologic diseases. Her professional interests include common inflammatory rheumatologic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, scleroderma, Sjögren's and sarcoid. Dr. McDonough is passionate about incorporating integrative medicine into traditional rheumatologic practice and aiding her young adult patients in their transition from pediatric to adult rheumatologic care. She believes in an evidence-based approach that treats the whole person and integrates conventional and complimentary therapies. Dr. McDonough is a proud member of the American College of Rheumatology. Outside of work, she enjoys taking care of her three teenagers and two cats, as well as learning about the mind and body connection as it relates to health and well-being. Her other hobbies include gardening, hiking, yoga, caring for her sourdough starter and experimenting with anti-inflammatory foods and recipes. Dr. McDonough has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. McDonough has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Dr. Mcdonough is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.
Her clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
425 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough by calling their office at 512-509-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough specialize in?
While Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough accept my insurance?
Dr. Allyson K. Mcdonough accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-509-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Mcdonough isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Mcdonough isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Mcdonough isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Eosinophilic FasciitisDr. Mcdonough isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Fasciitis.
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Mcdonough isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Mcdonough isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Mcdonough isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Mcdonough isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Mcdonough isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- BursitisDr. Mcdonough isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Mcdonough isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.