Mark McDonald, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist and serves as the Medical Director of the Emory Proton Therapy Center. In addition to his primary practice at the Emory Proton Therapy Center, Dr. McDonald practices at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown.
Dr. McDonald previously served as director of the residency program in the Department of Radiation Oncology. As a faculty teacher, he has twice been selected by the department's resident physicians as the "Educator of the Year," in 2016-17 and 2017-18.
Prior to joining Emory in 2015, Dr. McDonald worked at the Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, providing proton therapy primarily to patients with skull base, head and neck, and brain tumors.
Titles & Roles
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Director
Emory Proton Therapy Center
Education & Training
Education
Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2009
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2004
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
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Very professional, candid and thorough discussion. Left feeling all my concerns were addressed.
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07/27/2025
Dr. McDonald and his staff are exceptional in every way!
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07/24/2025
Please see comment above - I feel very well taken care of as a patient at the Emory Proton Therapy Center.
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06/02/2025
Personable, professional, and knowledgeable!
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05/28/2025
Dr McDonald and his resident fellow were very informative and went over everything in detail!
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05/23/2025
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05/23/2025
Dr McDonald is an amazing provider, always patient, caring, sincere, great patient teaching and also is very motivating and positive
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05/21/2025
Did not seem to be concerned about me, just the diagnosis and treatment
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05/20/2025
I was impressed
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05/17/2025
Excellent
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05/16/2025
Excellent and patient listener
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04/25/2025
I think highly of Dr McDonald. He has been wonderful helping me with two complex skin cancer situations in the past few years.
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04/09/2025
My health care provider and his assistants were always professional and knowledgeable of their responsibilities and concerns for my wellbeing. They were very patient and willing to explain things to me
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04/05/2025
Dr. Macdonald was completely up to speed with my case and history. Offered us a pot be proactive in our care.
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03/24/2025
He seems like a male doctor that listens to his patients. Not all doctors listen to female patients.
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03/15/2025
Dr. Mcdonald is wonderful! He is compassionate and a good listener. He is patient and offers options when those are available. He has a kind and caring demeanor and manner.
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02/28/2025
Dr McDonald was great. He took time to explain to me what to expect for Proton Therapy and any concerns I had.
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02/26/2025
All good
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02/26/2025
Dr McDonald was very thorough and informative.
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02/22/2025
Dr. McDonald is great at patient teaching concerning my condition, always answers all my questions, includes me in on treatments and future treatments and very caring. He has always made sure I understand my cancer treatment process, things to expect while we go through mh cancer treatment process. I always tell my friends, family, and acquaintances to use Dr McDonald at Emory
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02/19/2025
Dr Mcdonald is the best!!
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02/08/2025
I experienced him to be polite but aloof.
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02/07/2025
Dr McDonald was very patient, concerned and Informative about my condition and treatment options. I was at City of Hope today and several employees who have spoken with Dr McDonald highly praised him.
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02/06/2025
Dr. McDonald explained thoroughly my MRI results. He listened carefully to my concerns.I would recommend him with confidence.
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01/19/2025
Nobody does it better than Dr Mark McDonald! So smart, thorough, and a great bedside manner!
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01/15/2025
The nurses, P.A. Nutritionist and Dr McDonald are all excellent and just focused on what they can do for me
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01/03/2025
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12/25/2024
Dr. McDonald explains the treatment plan thoroughly and patiently. Rare to find a doctor with such expertise and a great bedside manner!
Dr. McDonald is an extremely kind and caring person and is very encouraging. He is a fantastic Doctor. I would recommend him to anyone in my situation,
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11/14/2024
Dr McDonald is simply the best. Shows his concerns for your well-being. Highly recommend him.
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11/13/2024
Dr. McDonald's staff provided great patient teaching, provided proven treatments/tips for care of my condition, compassionate and professional. Shout out to Dr. McDonald, Nurse Practioner Tova, Nurse Emily. The proton radiation staff was outstanding, good patient teaching, comfortable setting, love the music. Also shout out to Dr. Shin's staff and the chemo treatment nurses. They were very professional, compassionate, every treatment was a good experience.
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11/08/2024
Dr McDonald and the entire staff at the Proton Center have been super to work with. Always, professional, friendly and caring.
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10/30/2024
Dr. McDonald and staff are caring and excellent listeners.
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10/18/2024
Very good experience , Dr McDonald
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10/16/2024
Dr. McDonald is an outstanding oncologist. He is well informed about my case. This is the fifth year since my last MRI and CAT scan.. I had sixty days of proton therapy. After we discussed the overall results he is ready to release me. What joyous news.
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10/16/2024
Dr. McDonald has been excellent over the five years I was under his care
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09/26/2024
I had an excellent experience throughout my entire visit
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09/25/2024
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09/24/2024
Dr McDonald gave us a very thorough and detailed explanation of their recommendation and answered all of our questions patiently.
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09/24/2024
Phenomenal Doctors!
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09/21/2024
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09/20/2024
Dr McDonald explains things well.
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09/19/2024
Dr McDonald was very knowledgeable, he explained everything thoroughly, and gave us plenty of opportunity to ask questions. All the staff was courteous and reassuring.
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09/11/2024
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09/11/2024
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09/07/2024
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08/31/2024
Excellent and unhurried consult. All questions answered.
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08/29/2024
Everyone very nice and knowledgable. From doctor to front desk!
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08/11/2024
Answered every question to the point very comfortable
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08/05/2024
Excellent
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07/28/2024
Very satisfied with the level of care, listening skills and support provided.
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06/28/2024
Dr McDonald was very knowledgeable, he explained everything thoroughly, and gave us plenty of opportunity to ask questions. All the staff was courteous and reassuring.
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05/15/2024
Excellent , informative , compassionate visit . I'm very pleased w care .