Stephanie M. MacDonald, D.O.

Professional Background

UR Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie MacDonald, DO to the Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance. Dr. MacDonald is joining our team after completing a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Rochester. During fellowship she served as the team physician for St. John Fisher’s NCAA Division III football team, Penfield High School’s football, ice hockey and boys lacrosse teams, and provided coverage for several mass participation events including the Ironman triathlon.

Dr. MacDonald completed her residency in family medicine at Highland Family Medicine in Rochester. There, she worked through rotations in sports medicine, ultrasound, and rheumatology. She also had a concentration in weight management including group visits for weight control and exercise. Through non-surgical options, Dr. MacDonald treats a wide variety of injuries, including ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder injuries, as well as sports concussion. Dr. MacDonald has a special interest in addressing weight management as a treatment for patients with arthritis of the hip and knee.

Special Interests:
• Sports Medicine
• Sports Concussion
• Weight Management – particularly in early-stage arthritis in hip & knee
• Non-operative treatment of sports related injuries
• Non-operative management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures