Michael R. Macdonald, MD

500 Sutter St, Ste 430
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Board certification

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery +Board certification in Facial Plastic Surgery indicates that a licensed physician has been certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) through a voluntary process. The ABFPRS requires physicians to meet a defined standard of knowledge, education and training and pass a series of examinations in order to be certified in Facial Plastic Surgery. The ABFPRS also requires physicians to have previously obtained board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology, the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in otolaryngology or plastic surgery in order be certified in Facial Plastic Surgery.

American Board of Otolaryngology +Board certification in Otolaryngology indicates that a licensed physician has been certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto) through a voluntary process. The ABOto requires physicians to meet a defined standard of training, education and knowledge and pass a series of examinations in order to be certified in Otolaryngology or a related subspecialty. The ABOto is a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Education

Undergraduate: University of Western Ontario, BA Psychology

Medical: MD, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, Medical School

Post-medical school training

Internship: General Surgery, University of Toronto

Residencies:
General Surgery, Dartmouth College (Hitchcock Medical Center)
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto

Fellowships:
Advanced Fellowship, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California - San Francisco
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

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"I had a Septorhinoplasty procedure and could not be happier with the results. I am able to breathe in a way that was not possible before the operation and the results look very natural. From the moment I sat down with him to discuss my options, I felt at ease. Every (and I mean every) question I had was answered before, during and after the procedure. He was never too busy to return a phone call or see me when I needed his advice. Dr. Macdonald's staff are also amazing. They made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout the whole journey and by doing so allayed my fears and anxieties. The entire experience has been an extremely positive one. Dr. Macdonald is an amazing surgeon and this combined with his caring beside manner ranks him number one in my book."

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“Very Happy with Rhinoplasty - Changes Subtle, but Look is Way Better - San Francisco, CA”

"Dr. Mac did my nose job 4 yrs ago - which I'd wanted for years to narrow and straighten a wide, "pug nose" tip. I'm honestly SO glad I finally did it. Dr. Mac is definitely a nose expert, inside & out, because he is a facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon. Not only was he warm and gentle in his demeanor but extremely knowledgeable and technical yet also artistic like a sculptor. He listened carefully to my goals and told me exactly how he'd achieve them in surgery. He showed me tons of B&A patient rhinoplasty photos, but most importantly was able to find one with a nose that looked much like mine. He was definitely the right surgeon for me! I now go to him for Dysport or Botox (depending on which company is offering rebates :) and am thinking about starting to try the tissue fillers in my nasolabial folds which are starting to show my mid-40s age :( I definitely trust his medical and aesthetic judgment completely and would recommend him to friends & family without hesitation."

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