Dr. Melissa Mcdonald
Overview
Dr. Melissa McDonald is a neuro-hospitalist at St George Regional Hospital. Before she donned her white coat, Dr. McDonald majored in Modern Dance at the University of Utah and danced professionally for a time. Her desire to go into medicine came after reading Oliver Sacks's books, which opened her eyes to the intricate beauty of the human brain.She attended the University of Michigan, earning her medical degree and completing a Neurology Residency. After her residency, Dr. McDonald took her expertise to McKay Dee Hospital, where she became the Stroke Medical Director for both McKay Dee and St. George Regional Hospitals.Outside of her medical practice, the St. George native enjoys nurturing her creative spirit through sketching, reading short stories, playing the piano, and indulging in her love for music.
Dr. Mcdonald is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
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Locations
4403 Harrison Blvd Ste 3855, Ogden, UT 84403
201 W Layton Pkwy, Layton, UT 84041
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Mcdonald
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Mcdonald?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Mcdonald by calling their office at 801-387-7880. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Mcdonald a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Mcdonald is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Melissa Mcdonald specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Mcdonald is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Melissa Mcdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and SelectHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-387-7880 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- StrokeDr. Mcdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.