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Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
3.6 (10)
Map Pin Small Schenectady, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

Dr. Brian McDonald, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Schenectady, NY. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Saint Peter's Hospital and Ellis Hospital. Patients rated Dr. McDonald an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. McDonald works at Practice in Schenectady, NY with other offices in Amsterdam, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Respiratory Failure and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McDonald's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Schenectady Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates PC
    124 Rosa Rd Ste 382, Schenectady, NY 12308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 386-3691
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
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    116 Polar Plz, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 627-0410

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Peter's Hospital
  • Ellis Hospital

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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    3.6
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    About Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Italian and Russian
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    NPI Number
    • 1598818841
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Columbia Presby Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Columbia Presby
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonology
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    Dr. Brian McDonald, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McDonald is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. McDonald has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. McDonald has seen patients for Respiratory Failure and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McDonald on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. McDonald. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McDonald.

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