Dr. David Charles Macdonald DO
Family Practitioner
Osteopathic Physicians Of Charlottesville 630 Peter Jefferson Charlottesville VA, 22911About
Dr. David Macdonald is a family practitioner practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Macdonald specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Macdonald possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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Kansas City University of Medicine DO
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1984
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