Park Avenue Geriatrics

Park Avenue Geriatrics operates on an annual membership model. Patients pay a yearly fee that covers primary care services with Dr. McDonald. The practice does not bill insurance for those primary care visits. Patients can call the office to learn more about current membership details.

Yes. While Park Avenue Geriatrics does not bill insurance for primary care, your insurance continues to cover most outside services. That includes specialist visits, laboratory work, imaging, and hospital care. The membership fee covers your direct relationship with Dr. McDonald.

Yes. House calls are an essential part of the practice. Dr. McDonald brings his medical expertise directly to patients' homes. This is particularly valuable for older adults who find traveling to an office difficult or prefer care in a familiar environment.

Park Avenue Geriatrics focuses on older adults. Dr. McDonald specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, making the practice well-suited for patients managing the health complexities that often come with aging.

Yes. Dr. McDonald works with an extensive network of prominent specialists throughout New York. He also maintains a strong affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine Hospital, which supports seamless coordination when patients need hospital or specialist care.

Yes. Park Avenue Geriatrics conducts comprehensive medication reviews for patients. Dr. McDonald uses validated clinical tools to assess each medication on a patient's list. The goal is to ensure every medication helps the patient and, where possible, to simplify a complex regimen.

The office sits at 935 Park Avenue in New York City, with the entrance on 81st Street. You can reach the practice by phone at (646) 883-6762.

Prospective patients can contact the practice by phone at (646) 883-6762 or by email through the website. The team welcomes questions about how the membership works and can walk you through the enrollment process.