About
Dr. Kelsey McDonald graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2010. She earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. Her residency training in family medicine took place at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, where she was selected as Chief Resident. She holds dual board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
Dr. McDonald practices full-spectrum family medicine with particular focus on adolescent care, women's health, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about preventing chronic disease and promoting long-term wellness. During college, she provided home health and hospice care in her community. That experience deepened her commitment to end-of-life care and patient autonomy. After losing her brother Bryce to a drug overdose in 2019, she developed a dedicated focus on mental illness and substance use disorders. She works to create a safe, judgment-free space for patients and families navigating those challenges. Outside the office, she enjoys skiing, hiking, gardening, and travel with her husband John and their children Grant and Grace.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Magna Cum Laude, 2010
Medical School
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2015
Residency
Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, 2018 (Chief Resident)
Additional Training
Employment: Martins Point Health Care, Scarborough, ME 2018-2024
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McDonald right for?
Dr. McDonald is a strong fit for patients who want a long-term relationship with a physician who knows them well. Adults and adolescents managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders benefit from her preventive focus. She is particularly effective with patients navigating mental illness, substance use disorders, or obesity. Patients seeking hands-on in-office procedures will also find her approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McDonald treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, obesity, depression, and substance use disorders. She also provides adolescent care and women's health services. Her particular passion is preventing chronic disease before it develops.
Yes. Dr. McDonald holds dual board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She earned her DO from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency.
Yes. Dr. McDonald enjoys hands-on in-office procedures and performs skin biopsies, cryotherapy, IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, joint injections, and more. Members receive these procedures at no additional cost beyond their monthly membership.
Dr. McDonald takes a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to mental illness and substance use disorders. After losing her brother Bryce to a drug overdose in 2019, she made this area a dedicated clinical focus. She works to create a safe space for patients and their loved ones.
Yes. Dr. McDonald has a particular interest in adolescent care and sees patients ages 6 and up. She handles a full range of adolescent health concerns within her family medicine practice.
Dr. McDonald provided home health and hospice care in her community during college. She brings that experience into her clinical work and values thoughtful goals-of-care discussions. She sees end-of-life care as a meaningful part of full-spectrum family medicine.
Yes. Dr. McDonald offers a 5% membership discount for teachers and childcare providers. This discount applies in addition to any other available discounts, such as the 5% reduction for annual payment.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026