HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or
revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Appointments:
Parkland Health & Hospital System, Board of Managers
St. Paul Medical Center, Past President, Medical Staff
Integrated Health Services Hospital, Medical Director of Nephrology
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
Dallas County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association
American Medical Association
American Society of Nephrology
National Kidney Foundation
International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
Committees:
St. Paul Medical Center, Group Six Committee & Utilization Review Committee
Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1984
Residency:
St. Paul Medical Center Dallas, TX
Fellowship:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX
Health Plan / Other
Health Plans:
Accepts most major health plans
Accepts Medicare:
Yes
Accepts Medicaid:
Yes
Disciplinary Actions
HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD
as of 07/10/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Note: HealthGrades obtains physician information from a variety of sources. Some information that is not designated as HealthGrades verified has been reported by the physician.