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Dr. Darren McDonald, MD
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Darren McDonald, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Darren McDonald, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, MN.
Dr. Darren McDonald, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Darren McDonald, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 52
Buffalo, MN
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Darren McDonald, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, MN.

About Dr. Darren McDonald, MD

Dr. McDonald graduated from Mayo Clinic. Dr. Darren McDonald, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, MN and has 18 years experience. Dr. McDonald has experience treating conditions like Mixed Hearing Loss among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. McDonald's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McDonald is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mixed Hearing Loss
Ear Tube Placement
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Mixed Hearing Loss
Ear Tube Placement
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Oral Cancer
Chronic Tonsillitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Tonsillectomy
Dysphagia
Adenoidectomy
Tongue Cancer
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Salivary Gland Cancer
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Myringitis
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Thyroid Lobectomy
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Rhinoseptoplasty
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Carcinoma Tongue
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Sinusitis
Cochlear Otosclerosis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Congenital Nasal Deformity
Cough
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Deafness
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Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Gum Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypopharynx Cancer
Labyrinthine Dysfunction
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Larynx Cancer
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Mouth Cancer
Nasal Polyp
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Puncture Aspiration
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Salivary Gland Surgery
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Cross Aware HMO
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS
  • MN Open Access
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PreferredHealth
    PreferredOne PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Where Dr. Darren McDonald, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Buffalo Hospital
    303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN 55313
  2. 2 Ear Nose & Throat Specialty Care of Minnesota PA
    6099 Wayzata Blvd Ste 200, Minneapolis, MN 55416
  3. 3 Office
    9822 Hospital Dr, Maple Grove, MN 55369
  4. 4 Minnesota Hearing Aid Professionals Inc
    2211 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Oct 03, 2025
Responded to my need to be seen and evaluated for problem before flight. Evaluated me thoughtfully and thoroughly. Left with reassurance of status and management problem
— Oct 03, 2025
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Meet Dr. Darren McDonald, MD

Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. McDonald's Practice

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

Dr. Darren McDonald, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Buffalo Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Darren McDonald, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Mayo Clinic
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Darren McDonald, MD Practices

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN

  • Buffalo Hospital

    303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN

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