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Dr. Joel Macdonald, MD

Neurosurgery*
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Map Pin Small Salt Lake City, UT
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Overview of Dr. Joel Macdonald, MD

Dr. Joel Macdonald, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Macdonald, completed a fellowship at University of Fla/Shands Hospital. Dr. Macdonald, completed a residency at University of Utah/UUMC. Patients rated Dr. Macdonald an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Macdonald works at Brain & Spine Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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    Brain & Spine Salt Lake City
    82 S 1100 E Ste 103, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 505-5370

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    About Dr. Joel Macdonald, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    • English
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    • 1487744090
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Fla/Shands Hospital
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    • University of Utah/UUMC
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    • Carolinas Medical Center
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    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Macdonald works at Brain & Spine Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT. View the full address on Dr. Macdonald’s profile.

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