Experience

Education

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Medical School

Internships

Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, General Surgery

Residency

Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship

Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN, Spine Surgery

Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Reviews

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October 24, 2025
Scheduled another test and another visit
October 10, 2025
Excellent experience.
October 09, 2025
Very professional
October 09, 2025
I've recommended him to others more than once already
September 12, 2025
Very good explanation of what I'm going through
September 01, 2025
I always feel like I get the best care at Avera!
August 30, 2025
Dr. MacDougal, is very caring M.D. He listens, knows what questions he needs answered to then weigh pros and cons of procedure while making sure yiu understand and gave you. I have believed and trusted in him for decades
August 25, 2025
Dr MacDougall is the BEST!!
August 23, 2025
He didn't come up with a treatment. Was going to discuss with others.
August 20, 2025
MacDougall was top notch !!
July 23, 2025
I greatly appreciated the urgency the doctor showed in scheduling an epidural in a short time frame. I was planning a traveling vacation and wanted the treatment as soon as possible.
July 12, 2025
Everything was good
June 16, 2025
Positive
June 01, 2025
Good
May 31, 2025
Know the patient makes any procedure easy to deal with an puts the patient at ease.
May 31, 2025
MAC ALWAYS TAKES THE TIME TO LISTEN AND WANTS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR ME AS HIS PATIENT. WE NEEDED TO SPEAK TO HIM PRIVATELY ASIDE FROM MEDICAL ISSUE YET SEMI RELATED TO AND HE RESPECTED WHAT WE ASKED AND LISTENED ATTENTIVELY, HE UNDERSTOOD WHY WE WERE TALKING TO HIM AND RESPECTED WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT. HE IS A GREAT SURGEON AND PHENOMENAL INDIVIDUAL. AVERA SHOULD BE THANKFUL HE IS PART OF THE AVERA MEDICAL GROUP AND A PILLAR OF OUR COMMUNITY.... I KNOW I AM THANKFUL FOR HIS PRESENCE HERE!
May 25, 2025
Listened to my concerns and explained process & healing time to expect. Very prompt w/setting up surgery time
May 23, 2025
I would highly recommend the group that took care of me
May 18, 2025
Excellent care as always
May 10, 2025
Good experience
April 05, 2025
Dr McDougall explained everything in terms I could understand. I was very pleased.
March 28, 2025
The best
March 21, 2025
Good
March 15, 2025
Dr McDougall was so caring and compassionate to my mom. He took time to listen to our concerns and help find a solution for her. Amazing doctor and staff!!
February 18, 2025
Very good
February 13, 2025
Dr MacDougall and his office and health assistant staff were extraordinarily helpful and caring.
February 07, 2025
Dr MacDougall was very kind and helpful
February 04, 2025
Dr. MacDougall is an experienced doctor who listens & gives advice to cure the problem. He has a wonderful personality & helps me to feel comfortable in his care. I'm very lucky to have him as my doctor. I trust & respect him
February 01, 2025
Very good thanks
January 27, 2025
Very pleased with attention to detail of problem
January 26, 2025
Explains everything very well
January 24, 2025
Good
January 20, 2025
He took the time to explain all options. He answered all my questions.
January 17, 2025
Dr McDougall was very thorough. Showed me my MRI and explained what was happening. He gave several options for treatment.

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