Overview
As a third generation Texan, Dr. Donnally is compassionate to the needs of his community and the patients he serves in his native city of Dallas. He prides himself on performing the least invasive amount of surgery to alleviate a patient's spinal pathology while concurrently accelerating their post-operative rehabilitation. Additionally, he stresses surgical techniques that minimize post-operative pain and medication use. While Dr. Donnally is passionate about minimally invasive surgery he is also committed to complex corrective procedures for adult spinal deformities. Early in his career Dr. Donnally placed an emphasis on medical research. His contribution of more than 70 peer reviewed publications and a dozen book chapters has allowed him to be invited to many speaking engagements across the country to present his findings. He is dedicated to advancing the spinal community's knowledge base through research and education. He continues to work with various scientific and product teams to identify modern techniques that will better diagnosis spinal conditions and manage these pathologies. A true local, Dr. Donnally graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas and then earned Magna Cum Laude Honors at Southern Methodist University. While attending medical school at Texas Tech Health Science Center he graduated top of his class with a Distinction in Research. Dr. Donnally completed his Orthopedic Surgery training at University of Miami Hospital/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He continued his Spine Surgery training as a fellow at the world-renowned Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies. Additionally he earned the distinction of Eagle Scout with local Dallas Troop 82.
Dr. Donnally is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Donnally is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
716 N Highway 67, Ste 200, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
3465 National Dr, Ste 200, Plano, TX 75025
17051 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 400, Addison, TX 75001
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. Chester J. Donnally
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chester J. Donnally?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chester J. Donnally by calling their office at 214-370-3535. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chester J. Donnally a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chester J. Donnally is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Chester J. Donnally specialize in?
While Dr. Chester J. Donnally is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Chester J. Donnally participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chester J. Donnally has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Chester J. Donnally's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chester J. Donnally accept my insurance?
Dr. Chester J. Donnally accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-370-3535 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Donnally isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Donnally isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Donnally isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Spinal FusionDr. Donnally isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Donnally isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- EndoscopyDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Foot DropDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- LaminectomyDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- SciaticaDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- UreteroscopyDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- VertebroplastyDr. Donnally isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.