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Jennifer L. McDonald, DO, FAAP

About Jennifer L. McDonald, DO, FAAP

Titles

Pediatrician

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Education & training

Medical Degree

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa.

Internship

AI duPont Hospital for Children, Thomas Jefferson University, Wilmington, Del.

Residency

AI duPont Hospital for Children, Thomas Jefferson University, Wilmington, Del.

Team affiliations

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Patient experience rating

(based on 242 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    4.8 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.8 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.8 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr McDonald is a realist and easy for my kids to talk to. Is honest and open and tackles the tricky teen years in a medical sense. Super doctor and personable too!

    5 of 5
    Jun 23, 2024
  • Dr McDonald has cared for my boys for years is genuinely caring and thorough. Is will to broach " uncomfortable" topics for the best of their health and explained the STI test. They both took it although they did not feel they needed it good baseline to know

    5 of 5
    Jun 15, 2024
  • DOCTOR MCDONALD is the best doctor! I cannot say enough good things about her. She is thorough, friendly, and keeps things real. She understands all the needs and worries of a first time mom and really listens to every single concern. She is wonderful at putting your worries away and helping you through every day hurdles with your baby!

    5 of 5
    Apr 25, 2024
  • Dr. McDonald has always been our favorite doctor. I'm so glad we have had her from birth (premature) to current.

    5 of 5
    Mar 15, 2024
  • Dr McDonald is amazing. She was super busy but took the time to ensure she throughly looked over my son and his needs. I'm always comforted hearing she was the provider working. I have recommended her since the birth of my first son almost 10 years ago and will continue to do so! Awesome person and an exceptional doctor!

    5 of 5
    Mar 05, 2024
  • Dr. McDonald has been both kid's pediatrician for years. We trust & appreciate the care, knowledge & concern she expresses. She's amazing!

    5 of 5
    Feb 23, 2024
  • The dr was awesome! The best!She was professional kind caring very informative Took great care of my grandson

    5 of 5
    Jan 28, 2024
  • Literally love Dr McDonald!!! She's the best and is so sweet, open, and really serves and cares for us a family. We would recommend her to anyone and wish we could have her as an adult doctor too!

    5 of 5
    Jan 21, 2024
  • Love going there in-depth exam and attention to everything.

    5 of 5
    Jan 15, 2024
  • Dr. McDonald was very kind and understanding. She was great at explaining any and all information to us. She was amazing and I'm so glad my child got to have her as his doctor!

    5 of 5
    Jan 12, 2024
  • Dr McDonald was fantastic! She engaged my child and made him feel comfortable

    5 of 5
    Dec 11, 2023
  • Dr. McDonald is WONDERFUL!!! She takes all the time needed to address any and all concerns that I have about both of my children and addresses all of them. She is caring and provides actionable feedback. She loves my kiddos and I wouldn't want anyone else taking care of my children.

    5 of 5
    Dec 02, 2023
  • Dr. McDonald listened to our concerns, quickly diagnosed my child, and immediately initiated treatment. We are so grateful to have her as our child's provider!

    5 of 5
    Nov 25, 2023
  • Dr. McDonald is always thorough and explains everything. She pointed us in the right direction to get additional services when were getting stuck finding them on our own (my son has special needs). We are so happy with her every time we go, that this year I scheduled my older child's physical with her as well when usually we just take first available for him.

    5 of 5
    Aug 30, 2023
  • Dr. Mcdonald is the BEST!!!! So thorough and bedside manor is amazing!

    5 of 5
    Aug 18, 2023
  • Dr. M spends time listening to concerns, asking questions and making sure you don't feel rushed. She is wonderful!

    5 of 5
    Aug 09, 2023
  • Dr. McDonald is wonderful. I only wish she saw adults too. She follows the kids closely. I recommend her every chance I get.

    5 of 5
    Jul 27, 2023
  • We could not be happier with Dr. McDonald. She never rushes you out or makes you feel like you're asking stupid questions. Her bedside manner is fantastic and fully answers all of our questions.

    5 of 5
    Jun 18, 2023
  • Dr. McDonald is great, she is thorough and informative. She creates an environment where one can feel comfortable to ask questions. Cannot recommend her enough!

    5 of 5
    Jun 02, 2023
  • She made my child and I feel comfortable. She listened and gave great recommendations.

    5 of 5
    May 19, 2023
  • Dr McDonald took the time needed communicate necessary and somewhat sensitive information. I and my child felt heard and cared for, not at all rushed, and left with a sense of satisfaction for our visit.

    5 of 5
    Apr 14, 2023
  • Dr. McDonald was great, as usual. She is open to questions, easy to talk to and thorough

    5 of 5
    Apr 13, 2023
  • My kids and I love Dr. McDonald! She has been seeing them since they were born. We trust her for their care. We always try to get her.

    5 of 5
    Mar 25, 2023
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown above from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. We are committed to true transparency. However, to ensure the comments are fair and correctly attributed, we review each one before posting to the website. We exclude entire comments that disclose patient’s protected health information, are off-topic, or include other confidential or inappropriate content. Comments will appear on provider bios only if providers have a minimum number of comments. Comments are shared internally for education purposes to ensure that we are doing our very best for the patients and families for whom we are privileged to care. The comments are submitted by patients and families and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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