Megan
McDonald
MD

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Gynecologic Oncologist
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English
Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Cancer
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
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1-800-777-8442
For Cancer related requests:
1-319-356-4200
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1-319-356-2294

Locations

Davenport – Dexter Court
3385 Dexter Court
Davenport, IA 52807
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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Training and Education

Certifications

American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Gynecologic Oncology, American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Degrees

MD, University of Kansas, School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kan.

MME, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

BS, Biology, Loyola University, Chicago

Residencies

Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Fellowships

Gynecologic Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Ratings

The number of stars is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. About our ratings.

Patient comments

Dr. Megan McDonald is very professional. She listens to your concerns and isn't in a hurry to get out the door. I saw her as a second opinion and couldn't be more happy to go with her for my care/surgeries. HIGHLY recommend!
December 27, 2023
Dr. Megan McDonald LISTENED! She is an amazing physician!
December 27, 2023
Megan is very informative and never makes you feel like she's in a hurry to see other patients. She answers my questions directly and makes sure I understand. Her student that day was exceptionally efficient in explaining the difference in different cancers and what tests results mean as far as urgency to get treatment. I was very happy with my visit and felt very much cared for.
December 25, 2023
Visiting with my doctors about my questions.
December 25, 2023
Dr. McDonald seemed rushed for this appointment and it appeared that she attempted to gently push the resident out the door. This time I did not feel welcome. Traveling by myself I have a lot of anxiety for the appointments I have in Iowa City.
December 25, 2023
She's the best and always listens to me and makes decisions based on what's best for me
December 22, 2023
That the doctor truly cares about my health and what's best for me.
December 22, 2023
Dr. McDonald very professional, friendly and engaging
December 20, 2023
Care given by Dr. McDonald
December 20, 2023
The Dr's and nurses were great! Very happy with my care.
December 20, 2023
Didn't really talk with anyone else but cancer surgeon do to aftereffects of cervical cancer
November 28, 2023
Dr. Megan MacDonald is very reassuring.
November 20, 2023
I always feel she knows all about me
November 20, 2023
The experience is like a well oiled machine, we are used to each other.
November 20, 2023
Discussion of the cancer with Dr. Megan McDonald. Ask & answering
November 13, 2023
Concern by all and love get parking for free
November 6, 2023
Made sure I knew what was going on, and options for it.
November 6, 2023
Dr McDonald is amazing and she has always been so empathetic and knowledgeable in my visits. She can always find answers for me and explains things very well. Even though my visits with her have been about cancer, I would consider all of them positive interactions with her!
November 6, 2023
The staff is always so friendly, from the front desk to the nurses and providers. Everyone there is also always so quick and I usually don't have to wait long or I will even get seen earlier than my appointment time.
November 6, 2023
Quality of care
November 6, 2023
I'm very proud to work at uihc and have staff like Megan to represent us. I've been seeing Megan for a bit now. She always listens, responds honestly, and I never feel embarrassed to ask her a question no matter how sensitive the subject. Top notch I really feel lucky that I was scheduled with her.
November 6, 2023
Good experience all the way through.
November 6, 2023
Dr Megan McDonald was so nice and pleasant. She made me feel safe. She understood my feelings of how scared I was about my situation. She understood about my trauma from my past.
October 28, 2023
Excellent experiene
October 26, 2023
Dr. McDonald is SUPER and the other doctors were also wonderful.
October 26, 2023
How everyone working there shows kindness and cleanliness and helpfulness. Everyone seems to be happy every time I come to the hospital.
October 20, 2023
I always feel like Dr. McDonnell really cares about me and cares about my health. I look forward to coming to my doctors appointments. She reassures me that I'm doing well.
October 19, 2023
Dr. McDonald in the staff they're absolutely wonderful. I can't imagine going anywhere else.
October 19, 2023
Dr. McDonald is awesome, and I highly recommend her!
October 17, 2023
Dr. McDonald is excellent!
October 17, 2023
MD comes in and speaks directly to me. No resident 1st.
October 12, 2023
My doctor, she is so smart and caring.
October 11, 2023
Dr McDonald was amazing! She explained everything very well and helped me to be relaxed and confident in my treatment plan
October 10, 2023
Well thought out and presentation of treatment plan options
October 10, 2023
Dr McDonald is the BEST. Couldn't ask for a more caring,kind and professional doctor. Love her and her staff!!
October 10, 2023
Everyone was very kind.
September 28, 2023
Their knowledge of the illness & how we are treated
September 26, 2023
Dr. MEGAN E MCDONALD took the time to show me my ultra sound. I have paid for a CT Scan and MRI (done at different hospitals) and another ultra sound [...] at University of Iowa. And Dr. Megan E McDonald was the only doctor that showed and explained the adnexal mass to me on a ultra sound I paid for. Bravo!
September 19, 2023
Really A Good Experience All Around.
September 15, 2023
Dr. Meghan McDonald Was Very Very Nice And Caring.
September 15, 2023
Dr McDonald very professional & caring, answers questions & listens to my concerns always
September 14, 2023
I absolutely adore Dr McDonald. She is amazing
September 14, 2023
I trust her.
September 13, 2023
Professional care.
September 13, 2023
Megan is an exceptional physician. She always explains everything well and answers all questions. I have shared her name with everyone I know and have recommended her to all medical professionals that I encountered
September 12, 2023
The way you expedite service
September 12, 2023
Very satisfying
September 12, 2023
Dr. McDonald always listens to my concerns and I feel she has always treated me with respect and has helped me make wise decisions about my treatment.
August 29, 2023
Dr Mcdonald is very professional and shows care for me, answering my questions. I have recommended her services.
August 15, 2023
The care and concern shown to me.
August 15, 2023
Personal care I was given.
August 10, 2023
Dr McDonald and her nursing staff were wonderful! They were attentive, caring, and explained everything very thoroughly. Knowledgeable, thoughtful and experienced, Dr McDonald is everything I would want in a surgeon. She gives me a great deal of confidence in my upcoming procedure.
August 10, 2023
Knowing I'm ok
August 9, 2023
Care, kindness, patient and understanding from everyone I meant at this clinic.
August 3, 2023
She is fantastic !
August 3, 2023
They finally checked me out with a concern I had. Surgery on [Date] 2023.
August 1, 2023
Quickness to get pre surgery things scheduled.
July 26, 2023
Everything was run efficiently
July 25, 2023
Words cannot express our gratitude toward Megan and her team at UIH. Thank you so much!
July 24, 2023
Only had to go to Davenport, instead of Iowa City. I live in [Location]. Glad for the Davenport site and glad that Doctor McDonald comes to that site.
July 23, 2023
I have only had a consult with Dr McDonald and surgery for my diagnosis. My follow up is [Date] to discuss lab findings and treatment plans.
July 17, 2023
The professionalism, the wait times in the clinic was quick and I was able to schedule a surgery within a week of seeing Dr McDonald. I was immediately notified of delays the day of my surgery.
July 17, 2023
Everyone was very kind, professional.... Caring, helpful. They made me feel comfortable... And I felt like they cared.
July 14, 2023
Everyone was so pleasant, caring, kind. They made me feel comfortable as I dealt with my cancer radiation treatment.They were understanding.... And knew it was tricky to have my bladder full/bowels empty before the treatment. They made a "not so pleasant" health issue/treatment... As pleasant as possible. I truly appreciated that.
July 14, 2023
I was able to express my concerns about my case and also get answer to those questions
July 12, 2023
Talkiing with Dr mcdonald and hearing her opinion
July 12, 2023
All experiences were great.
July 7, 2023
Dr. McDonald is the best! I feel so reassured whenever I see her for my yearly check-ups!
July 5, 2023
The best thing about my experience is that my provider is not only concerned about my cancer but my overall well being!
July 5, 2023
Upbeat, care, concern & knowledge of my issues
June 29, 2023
Knowing that my doctor is extremely knowledgeable and yet personable
June 27, 2023
Dr McDonald is so caring & knowledgeable. I was very comfortable & confident with her decisions
June 22, 2023
Dr Mcdonald is always so helpful and nice and explains everything
June 15, 2023
All was good.
June 13, 2023
Love Dr McDonald
June 8, 2023
Friendly, reassuring and fast
June 8, 2023
I trust the doctor.
May 24, 2023
The best!
May 16, 2023
I felt really comfortable with the dr and her nurse
May 12, 2023
I can't state enough positive, wonderful things about Dr. Megan McDonald. I was so overwhelmed with anxiety and mortified to have surgery. As I was being prepped for surgery Dr. McDonald told me she would fix me - which is exactly what she did.
May 12, 2023
The best thing - I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Megan McDonald. She was absolutely wonderful! She put me at ease. She made me feel that everything will be okay - and it was!
May 12, 2023
Competence of everyone
May 5, 2023
Dr. McDonald was amazing. A true blessing!
May 4, 2023
I have full confidence in Dr. McDonald and her care for me.
May 1, 2023
Everyone I was in contact with was very nice and pleasant.
April 20, 2023
I have all the confidence in the world for Dr. McDonald.
April 19, 2023
I love Dr. McDonald and feel very fortunate to have her as my surgeon.
April 18, 2023
Fast service
April 18, 2023
Very speedy in setting up appointments for the pretests and surgery.
April 10, 2023
Dr. McDonald is so kind, caring, friendly, helpful... Shows concern. Excellent doctor!
April 9, 2023
Everyone is so kind and caring... Professional. They make you feel special.
April 9, 2023
[...] I was first seen by a M.D. Fellow followed by Dr. McDonald, my physician. I have a favorable opinion of Dr. McDonald and the care she provided. [...]
April 5, 2023
Friendly and made me Feel comfortable
April 4, 2023
Appreciate how doctors work together in treatment and scheduling from various departments.
April 4, 2023
Outstanding Dr. Megan McDonald
March 31, 2023
Everyone I spoke with was kind, respectful, and helpful in answering my questions. This was my first visit, but I won't hesitate to recommend your practice to others in the future.
March 28, 2023
All of the nurses and care providers really did an excellent job with providing me with information pertaining to my medical issues and what I could expect.
March 28, 2023
Continues to exceed expectations!
March 14, 2023
Dr. McDonald has been very upbeat & positive.
March 14, 2023
Very good.
March 1, 2023
My conversation with Dr. McDonald.
February 23, 2023
Love & concern.
February 14, 2023
My dr.
February 13, 2023
Actual visit, OR, pre & post op care was excellent. Janet in recovery was stellar. post op was excellent.
February 12, 2023
Dr. McDonald listens & knows my propensities and works my treatments accordingly.
February 9, 2023
She was very understanding and patient through my entire visit.
February 8, 2023
Their personal caring.
February 8, 2023
There are not enough words to describe the kindness and care of Dr. McDonald. She is an absolute BLESSING.
February 7, 2023
The incredible staff. I truly can't say enough about how wonderful they are.
February 7, 2023
Everyone was so nice to me
February 6, 2023
Every visit I experience at Iowa City has been nothing but great.
January 24, 2023
The people I deal with.
January 24, 2023
Dr McDonald is excellent. She shows compassion and doesn't rush conversations. She shows she truly cares and is wonderfully friendly.
January 12, 2023
Good report from Dr. McDonald!!
January 11, 2023
Still seeing this dr. for ongoing treatments - Am very happy with staff & clinic.
January 4, 2023
Comfort and care they showed me.
January 4, 2023
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Mcdonald & [...] so pleasant & competent.
January 3, 2023
Everything has been good.
January 3, 2023
No doubt that I was a part of discussion, treatment options and respect.
December 27, 2022
I like the calm that is set as the tone of care.
December 27, 2022
I really appreciated the care that Dr. McDonald and her nurses gave to me at my appt. Having a lot of anxiety about my cancer, she was great at explaining the type of cancer I have and helped me to understand the upcoming procedure.
December 27, 2022
Talking to a doctor that really care.
December 22, 2022
Always adjust to my special needs.
December 8, 2022
I did like the fact, they send one person from the team, to face my concerns. Then later the team knows my issues and has answers, accordingly.
December 7, 2022
Everyone seemed genuinely concerned.
December 7, 2022
Smiles by all
December 6, 2022
I love Dr. McDonald. She is caring & listens to all my questions/concerns. She includes my family in my appts. if we ask. Explains everything so we can understand. - I am so grateful my local dr. sent me to UIHC. Dr. McDonald delivers excellent care with compassion!
December 5, 2022
[...] She is very attentive and appeared sensitive to my questions,
November 29, 2022
Megan is the best!! Very knowledgeable and listens to all my concerns. Involves me in all decisions in regards to my treatment and scheduling of follow up scans
November 29, 2022
Dr. McDonald and the rest of the staff that I interacted with were all very friendly, informative, and respectful.
November 25, 2022
Nice people
November 24, 2022
Dr Megan McDonald saved my life. Wonderful assistants and a nurses. Prayed with me before surgery. Kind and gentle through the entire process
November 15, 2022
Very accommodating & knowledgeable staff in all areas, valet attendants including. My experience is very positive.
November 7, 2022
Drs. and nurses and clerk very helpful and listen your health issues and make it feel like your home.
November 3, 2022
The people were fantastic but the care was perfection. Extremely grateful for Dr. Megan McDonald and her help to fix my daughter. She Is a different kid. Healthy, happy, and no longer In pain. Thank you
November 2, 2022
Kindness, care and concern
October 27, 2022
Every one was so nice.
October 21, 2022
I have not had a bad experience with Megan and her team
October 19, 2022
The sense of comfort in knowing they will do whatever they need to do to find the problem and correct it
October 19, 2022
The people -- they are all great. Megan McDonald Is especially caring and responsive to my specific questions and needs. Thank you!
October 12, 2022
Dr. McDonald is very personable, kind, caring and capable. She is highly efficient, yet thorough. I felt well cared for, and fortunate to have her as my doctor.
October 11, 2022
High quality medical care
October 11, 2022
The kindness and patience shown.
October 4, 2022
Very thorough. Extent of concern definitely eased my anxiety and/or fears of condition.
September 20, 2022
The process was calm & easy.
September 20, 2022
Love my doctor
September 20, 2022
Friendly and fast
September 20, 2022
She is a excellent doctor makes you feel very comfortable like she has known you forever.
September 16, 2022
Megan is a very welcoming doctor she made me and my friend feel very welcome, she even reached out by giving us her email if we had any concerns. Very good doctor!!
September 16, 2022
Completely satisfied
September 13, 2022
I was treated with the utmost compassion and professionalism throughout my ordeal
September 13, 2022
Relaxed, friendly demeanor which exudes confidence to patient.
September 6, 2022
Everyone was nice from the care team to the receptionist.
September 6, 2022
We were very impressed with Dr. McDonald. She was wonderful! and so caring & compassionate! We could not have asked for a better experience.
August 19, 2022
Dr. McDonald was absolutely amazing. She knew I was nervous for my procedure and went as quickly yet carefully as possible to ensure my comfort.
August 15, 2022
Everyone's care and willingness to help.
August 15, 2022
Dr. McDonald is wonderful. So grateful to have her for my oncology care.
August 9, 2022
Can't name just one. Dr. McDonald and her staff and all the care I've had so far could not have been better.
August 9, 2022
Megan has been a great, understanding care provider I have ever met.
August 5, 2022
Dr. McDonald she was super sensitive to my needs.
August 5, 2022
Dr. McDonald is always encouraging me and does what she promises [...]
August 5, 2022
Feeling great about my care.
August 4, 2022
Dr. Showing true concern.
July 26, 2022
Dr. McDonald is very hands on & doesn't let PA interfere.
July 25, 2022
Dr. McDonald & her asst. were professional.
July 25, 2022
She's the BEST!
July 25, 2022
The staff and assistant were were very good. Dr. Megan McDonald is so down to earth [...]. She made you so at ease.
July 24, 2022
Great doctor
July 19, 2022
Dr. McDonald and her team are the best. Would highly recommend them to others. They all have great bedside manner and are so compassionate. They are all so knowledgeable and explain things so I can understand. They are always available for questions. They have all made this awful illness much better by just being so supportive and available.
July 12, 2022
Dr. McDonald and her team! Everyone has been so great!
July 12, 2022
Went very quickly. Dr is the best!!!
July 12, 2022
Dr. McDonald is great.
July 12, 2022
Total confidence in Dr. McDonnell.
July 9, 2022
Dr. McDonnell is very thorough and caring, I have total confidence in her with my medical care and her nursing staff is wonderful!! I always get great treatment and care!!
July 9, 2022
Megan McDonald is an amazing dr./surgeon.
July 6, 2022
Everyone has always been wonderful. From the schedulers to the nurses, to the physicians assistant and to Dr. McDonald. Dr. McDonald is the best doctor I'm so glad she's my doctor.
July 6, 2022
Explanation of what they were going to do.
July 5, 2022
Everyone is so nice and friendly
July 5, 2022
I feel blessed having Dr. McDonald as my care provider.
June 29, 2022
Dr. McDonald has always taken the time to listen to and answer my questions. She is genuinely concerned about her patients. She is a nice person and Is knowledgeable and professional.
June 28, 2022
Megan is the best. She always answers questions and takes time to listen. Love her and all the staff
June 28, 2022
Very pleased with everyone and everything.
June 7, 2022
Felt SAFE and well cared for.
June 3, 2022
Dr. McDonald is terrific!
June 1, 2022
So nice to have ultrasound and blood work so close to the oncologist which makes it easy to hit all those appointments at once.
May 24, 2022
Everything was amazing
May 17, 2022
The explanation step by step that Dr. McDonald gave me, reviewing the CT together was an A+.
May 10, 2022
Courteous and helpful staff and doctor!
May 4, 2022
Dr. McDonald is so nice. I have and do completely trust her.
May 3, 2022
The best.
May 3, 2022
Dr. MacDonald has always given me facts, alternatives and let me make an informed choice
May 3, 2022
Everyone is so helpful
May 3, 2022
Professional, kind, patient
April 29, 2022
Everyone is friendly
April 26, 2022
Dr was great and I was added on as an urgent patient. Thanks for having a spot to add me on.
April 26, 2022
Dr McDanial is the kindest and empathetic compassionate dr I've ever had. Would refer her to everyone out there. They have a true Gem having her as one of their physicians.
April 19, 2022
Dr. McDaniel is the greatest asset to thins unit and hospital. Some drs need to learn from her.
April 19, 2022
Very professional
April 19, 2022
I have always found Dr McDonald to listen to my wants and to be straight forward in answering them.
April 19, 2022
Getting some direction to where I am heading. Dr McDonald confirmed my suspicions.
April 19, 2022
I very rarely give out the highest marks. My experience was very good.
April 14, 2022
Everything was what I expected. I'm an easy patient, or at least try to be.
April 14, 2022
Dr. McDonald very calm and doesn't make you feel rushed can ask as much as want. Smiles & positive attitude.
March 31, 2022
I love Dr McDonald
March 29, 2022
My first visit and everyone was friendly and helpful and made me feel comfortable
March 29, 2022
Meeting with Dr. McDonald & her confidence & plan of action for my case.
March 29, 2022
The kindness and the carrying that I received from everyone that assisted in my care
March 29, 2022
How the staff was nice to me doctor and nurses as well
March 15, 2022
I felt comfortable asking questions.
March 15, 2022
Took care of my pain and discomfort
March 15, 2022
Dr McDonald is AMAZING!
March 7, 2022
Talked to med student for a long time. Actual doctor spent very little time with me. I was there to discuss a spot found in my endometrial lining that has not been ruled out as non-cancerous. She said she wasn't concerned it was cancer, but she spent about 5 minutes total with me and did not discuss the other things I talked about with medical student. I felt like I was pushed out of the office very quickly. Seems like that is "health" care these days. Numbers, not people.
February 23, 2022
Megan is the best!!!
February 21, 2022
Everyone is very pleasant and my wait time is always short!!
February 21, 2022
Megan McDonald was wonderful. Very caring - expert in her field.
February 18, 2022
Taking great care for me and providing me the information I needed
January 31, 2022
I trust this provider.
January 29, 2022
Dr. McDonald was very caring and informative.
January 16, 2022
Everyone was very caring & awesome.
January 16, 2022
Dealing with Dr. McDonald & the nursing staff [...] has been wonderful; they are so kind, caring & professional.
January 12, 2022
Thoughtful and professional.
January 11, 2022
Thorough and compassionate.
January 11, 2022
My care provider is amazing, and I look forward to my visits with her and I have been recommending her to others.
December 31, 2021
I have the highest regard for this clinic and my provider. The sense of reassurance I feel when I am there is wonderful.
December 31, 2021
I would need an entire page to express what Dr. Megan McDonald means to me. I will be forever grateful for the care I received & the manner she related to me. She is a special person and doctor.
December 30, 2021
Everything worked smoothly and quickly
December 29, 2021
Everyone was nice and things moved quickly
December 27, 2021
Very confidence in Dr. McDonald [...]
December 7, 2021
Dr. Megan McDonald was very personable. She explained the plan of care and the future plan of care.
November 30, 2021
Very polite and patient
November 25, 2021
Dr. McDonald is extremely competent and caring, pays attention to my concerns, and is great about answering my many questions.
November 23, 2021
Communication was superior!!
November 19, 2021
One of the best experiences I've had with a specialist. Really listened had a very peaceful and respectful demeanor. My mother and I both remarked on how understanding and helpful everyone was at the office including the doctor. I felt like whatever the news was going to be we would have been comfortable having the discussion with this provider.
November 19, 2021
Good.
November 18, 2021
*Dr. McDonald was like a breath of fresh air. Positive and reassuring!!
November 16, 2021
I love my doctor
November 11, 2021
Always a pleasure.
November 6, 2021
Fabulous
October 29, 2021
Meagan is a great doctor!
October 28, 2021
Care and concern.
October 26, 2021
I feel very well taken care of.
October 26, 2021
Being treated respectfully.
October 26, 2021
*Dr. McDonald was so reassuring & kind, I felt I was in very good hands. I would highly recommend her. She explained everything very clearly & answered all my questions.
October 15, 2021
*Dr. McDonald is always kind and shows concern. Always has time to answer my questions.
October 15, 2021
Megan McDonald is a wonderful provider. She is always concerned and caring and willing to take all the time I need and answers all questions. Couldn't ask for better care. I have recommended her to my primary care giver and many others
October 12, 2021
Absolutely adore my doctor.
October 12, 2021
I felt relieved after my initial visit, knowing I was in good hands!
October 5, 2021
Bed side manner & knowledge of Dr. Mcd
October 5, 2021
Dr Conroy's continued diligence and kindness in addressing my health concerns
August 5, 2021
They always attend me very well & I like that & it leaves me calm. Thanks.
July 28, 2021