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Dr. Joan McDonagh, MD

Dr. Joan McDonagh, MD

Pediatrics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joan McDonagh, MD is a pediatrician in Boston, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1995. She is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
(508) 898-2338

Biography

"Dr. Joan McDonagh takes great care to stay current with the issues that effect children and teens today, and she takes particular interest in the health issues that face adolescent girls. "Being an adolescent girl to..."

- Dr. Joan McDonagh, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McDonagh specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McDonagh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonagh

2.7
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
17%
17%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
50%
50%

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Visited Dr.McDonagh for many years of my life and still see her as one of my favorite people on this planet. She had answers for all my questions and was honorable every time I brought up doubts and second opinions. Thank you Dr.Mcdonagh
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Levi Gomes – Feb 22, 2022
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I was really excited when I found her online and reading her profile I thought she might finally be someone to help with my daughters anxiety. She was not only unprofessional in her speech as well as manners, but all she wanted me to do was to medicate my child. It was the answer to everything, medicate her. Makes me really sad for the kids who’s parents listen to her thinking she has their child’s best interest at heart. We need to find the cause & not medications for children.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 14, 2018
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Baby was sick so I visited this doctor.. got there and learnt that Dr. Cancelled the appointment.. 15 minutes before the appointment and rescheduled to 3 hours later.. Really?? Please find someone else..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Oct 24, 2017
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This is one of the rudest and unprofessional women I've ever met. I had the unfortunate experience of her being on call while my 36 week premature infant was in the hospital nursery. When discussing preemies every other word out of her mouth was "dumb" or "stupid" I can't even imagine there are people who would choose this woman to care for their child.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Worcester, MA – May 21, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joan McDonagh takes great care to stay current with the issues that effect children and teens today, and she takes particular interest in the health issues that face adolescent girls. "Being an adolescent girl today is not easy, but I find...read more

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Umass Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Tufts Medical Center800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Office755 Washington St # 800 Boston, MA 02111
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Quest Diagnostics Massachusetts LLC630 Plantation St Worcester, MA 01605
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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