About
Dr. Richard Mac Donell earned his medical degree from Georgetown Medical School and trained in Internal Medicine at a University of Washington affiliate in Spokane, Washington. During both medical school and residency, he volunteered with medical teams in the Dominican Republic and Honduras. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine, earning national recognition for that credential.
After returning to California in 1998, Dr. Mac Donell worked as a Hospitalist before transitioning to private practice. He relocated to Bend in 2001 and established MyMD Personal Medicine in 2006, drawn by the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients. He holds senior Aviation Medical Examiner status with the FAA, conducting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight certification exams. He has served as Chief of St. Charles Medical Center's Medical Service Section Primary Care Division Internal Medicine and sits on the hospital's Bioethics Committee. His community involvement includes physician volunteer work with Volunteers in Medicine and service on the Healthcare Committee for the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Patients describe him as warm, thorough, and genuinely unhurried in his approach to every visit.
Education & Training
Medical School
Georgetown Medical School
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Washington affiliate, Spokane, WA
Additional Training
Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) certified by the FAA
Certifications
Who is Dr. Mac Donell right for?
Dr. Mac Donell serves adults 18 and older who want a primary care physician who knows their full history. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his Custom Care tier and its intensive monitoring. Adults over 60 seeking coordinated, proactive health management fit naturally into his Age Well membership. He also serves licensed pilots and aviation applicants requiring FAA medical flight certification exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mac Donell focuses on internal medicine for adults 18 and older. He handles preventive health, chronic disease management, cardiac risk assessment, pulmonary function, and dermatology procedures. He also coordinates care with specialists when additional expertise is needed.
Yes. Dr. Mac Donell holds board certification in Internal Medicine and has earned national recognition for that credential. He trained at Georgetown Medical School and completed his residency at a University of Washington affiliate in Spokane, Washington.
Yes. Dr. Mac Donell is a senior Aviation Medical Examiner certified by the FAA. He conducts 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class flight certification physical exams at the practice and submits completed forms directly to FAA headquarters.
Yes. Dr. Mac Donell offers house calls, particularly for Custom Care members who need intensive monitoring or have difficulty traveling to the office. Same-day or next-day appointments are also available at the practice for all membership tiers.
Live Well members typically spend 45 minutes with Dr. Mac Donell per visit. Age Well and Custom Care members typically receive 60-minute appointments. All tiers include unlimited office visits, so patients never feel rushed.
Dr. Mac Donell holds privileges at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. He has served as Chief of the hospital's Medical Service Section Primary Care Division Internal Medicine, and he sits on the Bioethics Committee.
Dr. Mac Donell actively coordinates with specialists rather than simply issuing referrals. He aligns appointment timing, shares relevant history, and helps ensure care plans across providers remain cohesive. His long-term knowledge of each patient's history makes that coordination more effective.
Dr. Mac Donell believes that exceptional care requires dedicated time with each patient. He treats every patient with the same attention and respect he would give a family member. His approach combines thorough diagnostics, preventive planning, and ongoing relationship-building over time.
Dr. Mac Donell moved to Bend in 2001 and established MyMD Personal Medicine in 2006. Some patients have maintained a relationship with him since 2002, reflecting nearly two decades of continuity in Central Oregon.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026