Dr. Richard Allen Macdonell, MD

I've been with MyMD for a couple of years now and I recently had a health issue that required me to go out on short term disability. I was able to get in very quickly for treatment. Dr. M and the team are very experienced and are not simply a primary care provider that is a revolving door. I'd rather have the option to see this team versus going to an ER or Urgent care facility. In a time of need they were certainly there for me. I'm in the medical field as well (but not a physician) and I can tell you that the practice is excellent.

To a time when the doctor-patient relationship went deeper than a transaction and a couple ICD-10 codes. I've been going to Dr. Richard MacDonell only this year but he is one of the best physicians I've ever been to, hands down. He costs more up front, but his business model makes sense; he's not overrun with patients so he can truly provide the care that each individual deserves. He talks to me with respect and I would consider him a friend. He has helped us navigated the most daunting of medical problems and had the compassion to discuss the emotional ramifications and stressors therein. He is particularly resourceful and will spend up to or more than an hour with you during a visit, he listens and validates your concerns and works with you through the issues and works out a plan on how to best move forward. He's very knowledgable and believes in education and the power of educating the patient, but he (unlike a lot of doctors) will admit when he doesn't know the answer or when something is outside of his purview, he then helps you to get answers to the best of his ability. He has spent hours on the phone with us, day and night when the office is closed and has even called me while he was on vacation; his patient care is definitely a cut above. We are very thankful for him. -Lora Haddock

Dr Mac Donell was there for me. I was experiencing a little of a tight chest, like a cold, had a nonproductive cough so I went to Urgent Care hoping for a chest X-ray. I have to admit it was about 15 minutes to closing, but saw a PA who did no x-ray and prescribed a steroid and cough syrup. Next day feeling even worse I spoke with Dr Mac Donell who ordered an x-ray. We got the results and saw it was pneumonia. He then prescribed an antibiotic to help me on the road to recovery. Thank you Dr Mac Donell

Money hungry, never there, moves our appointments constantly.

Wonderful staff! Dr. Macdonell will take the time to answer all of your questions/address your concerns.

Dr MacDonell and his staff treated me very well.

Very quick and professional, the staff were great and made this an easy process

Very fast and convienent. Staff was great and friendly. Walked out with my medical in hand.

I dont feel that my wife or i received six thousand dollars worth of care. The only thing different from seeing a doctor without a membership was getting an appointment. Even then, our appointment times changed constantly. We wont be returning for another year.

r. Macdonell his team are excellent. My exams are thorough, my questions are fully answered, with options discussed. I really appreciate the time given me. This is the way medicine should be practiced.

Always love this team. Not enough time due to how late I was due to roads. See you soon!

Dr. Rich is very attentive and thoughtful. In addition to his solid medical knowledge, he is a great patient advocate when the time comes to see specialists.

I can't imagine ever going back to the existing traditional medical system--I have been spoiled!! Dr. MacDonell is the Sherlock Holmes of Bend medicine which is facilitated by his acquaintance and caring for the whole patient, not just the individual body parts. He is also an educator, open to alternative medical modalities as well as Western medical practices, and understands that we require physical, emotional and spiritual care to be fully well. I'm still waiting for that prescription for a trip to Hawaii--soon maybe! You receive an old-fashioned, personalized style of medical care with the latest in medical understanding, knowledge and experience.

Being accepted into the practice was the best decision and money Ive ever spent. Its nice to finally feel like I matter, to have more than 10 minutes talking to my doctor, and to have a staff that knows me and that I can count on. Ill never go anywhere else. Membership here has VALUE!

It's good to get started and all make it easy. Moving to Bend is secure now !

Dr. Macdonell always goes the extra mile, taking as much time as necessary to assess you and your problems.

I like the detailed explanations given. Ease of appointment making. Friendly atmosphere of the office. I am extremely happy to be a patient of MyMD.

Having been previously volleyed between (overworked? / seemingly disinterested?) medical professionals who unfortunately stuffed my symptoms in a convenient (for them) pigeon hole and then ignored / never responded to my daily phone calls to report to them that the meds they had prescribed did in fact cause problems they themselves had forewarned me about, finding Dr. MacDonell was and remains to me a godsend. Leaving no stone unturned, he got to the core of my problems and adjusted/fine tuned my treatment with utmost success and professionalism. He is not just a physician, but an educator who goes to great lengths to explain WHY and HOW human body systems work, and what they respond to. I had several key functions out of whack, but one by one he has helped me eliminate them. That he is caring, brilliant and has a great staff is an understatement. I highly recommend Dr. MacDonell - who is hands down the best doctor I've had the pleasure of being a patient of over the course of my 60 years.

After our frustrating experiences with other health care providers Dr. MacDonell and his staff are a wonderful and exceptionally talented group of people to trust our health care to.

I appreciate the ability to reach Dr. Macdonell when I need to. I like the targeted approach to staying healthy and the get ahead of the problems approach. I would definitely recommend this type of care to friends and family.