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Dr. Brian McDonald, MD
Critical Care Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Schenectady, NY
Dr. Brian McDonald, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Schenectady, NY.
Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 60
Schenectady, NY
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian McDonald, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Schenectady, NY.
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About Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

Dr. McDonald graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Brian McDonald, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Schenectady, NY and has 29 years experience. Dr. McDonald has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. McDonald's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McDonald also speaks Italian and Russian. Dr. McDonald is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pleural Effusion
Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pleural Effusion
Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Impairments of Consciousness
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypoxemia
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis
Bronchiectasis
Acidosis
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Long COVID Disorder
Interstitial Lung Disease
Chest Pain
Mild Asthma
Moderate Asthma
Lung Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pneumonitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Acute Sinusitis
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Bronchitis
Influenza (Flu)
Severe Asthma
Emphysema
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Asbestosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Lung
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
E. Coli Pneumonia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Still's Disease
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tracheitis
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Airway Stenting
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Tracheostomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • Fidelis Care
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Where Dr. Brian McDonald, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    1101 Nott St # C1, Schenectady, NY 12308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 289-2400
  2. 2 Orthopedicsny LLP
    103 Sitterly Rd, Halfmoon, NY 12065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 579-2800
  3. 3 Schenectady Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates
    103 Sitterly Rd Ste 2200, Halfmoon, NY 12065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 386-3691
  4. 4 Schenectady Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates PC
    124 Rosa Rd Ste 382, Schenectady, NY 12308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 386-3691
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

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Meet Dr. Brian McDonald, MD

Languages Spoken
Italian
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. McDonald's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian McDonald, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McDonald's profile.

Dr. McDonald frequently treats the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian McDonald, MD is affiliated with Ellis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian McDonald, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Columbia Presby
    1998
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Columbia Presby Hospital
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Brian McDonald, MD Practices

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY

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