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James MacDonald, MD, Family Medicine, Columbus, OH, Nationwide Children's Hospital

JamesPatrickMacDonaldMDMPH

Family Medicine • Columbus, OH

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Professor, Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine. Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Summary

  • Dr. James MacDonald is a family physician in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his sports medicine fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. He has been in practice for 25+ years. He specializes in sports medicine (non-surgical) and is experienced in pediatric sports medicine.

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University
    Ohio State University MPH, Public Health, 2011 - 2013
  • Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine
    Maine-Dartmouth Family MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1996
  • Harvard College
    Harvard CollegeAB, Biology , Cum Laude, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License Active through 1999
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Saliva, Genomic Analysis Used to Identify Promising Biomarkers for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in Children
    Saliva, Genomic Analysis Used to Identify Promising Biomarkers for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in ChildrenOctober 26th, 2022
  • Which Activities Help Kids Recover from Concussion?
    Which Activities Help Kids Recover from Concussion?February 20th, 2024
  • Study Finds Adolescents with Concussion May Benefit from More Activity Earlier
    Study Finds Adolescents with Concussion May Benefit from More Activity EarlierFebruary 12th, 2024

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James MacDonald, Dr. James MacDonald, MD, Dr. J MacDonald, Dr. James Patrick MacDonald