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Dr. Matthew McDonnell, MD

Dr. Matthew McDonnell, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew McDonnell, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Medina, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McDonnell has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures and Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic and Medina Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

970 E Washington St Ste 6A Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6673

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McDonnell specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McDonnell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonnell

2.6

45 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
38%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn – Jan 06, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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G. Miller – Oct 31, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dorothy Rigsbee – Jul 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Ellen Ward – Nov 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 19, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teacher – Nov 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Michelle Schirmer – Jun 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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May 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Megan in Medina – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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What, I can't hear you?? in Medina – Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Brenda Scarpelli in Litchfield Ohio – Jan 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Cleveland, OH – May 31, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Agroms in Medina, OH – Dec 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Matthew McDonnell, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Medina, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McDonnell has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures and Upper Respiratory Conditions....read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office970 E Washington St Ste 6A Medina, OH 44256
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation5001 Rockside Rd Independence, OH 44131
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Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital1000 E Washington St Medina, OH 44256
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Practice

Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center16761 Southpark Ctr Strongsville, OH 44136
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Medina Hospital

    1000 E Washington St
    Medina, OH 44256
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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