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Dr. Donald McFarland, DO

Dr. Donald McFarland, DO

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Donald McFarland, DO is an internist in Bridgeville, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with St Clair Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1168 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017
Telehealth available

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Dr. McFarland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McFarland

3.6
31 ratings, 13 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Best Doc ever
Dr McFarland is very caring, takes his time with his patients. He listens. we have been with him for many years, most of his practice. Very dedicated man. i do recommend him to everyone who asks me, who is your doc?
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa M. – Mar 22, 2025
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Highly recommended
He asks questions and listens to my response. He is easy to talk to. The office always follows up on test results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ken Kirkpatrick – Oct 12, 2022
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Dr McFarland is the best
My family have been seeing dr mcfarland for years now and he is very caring and helpful good with referrals when you need it and both he and his staff makes sure we keep up with well checks . His staff always helps with scheduling other procedures/ tests as recommened by Dr after the visit and they are always in network He helps to keep us well I also like the blood testing with no appointment needed by his staff and the quik turnaround results delivered by them
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ledwards – Mar 06, 2022
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Dr. McFarland has been my PCP for 3 years now. He's always very professional and we get along very well. I have no plans to change my PCP anytime soon.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Matt Jones – Jan 20, 2021
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Wasn't impressed with my last 4 minute visit ! was rushed. Really strange I even had to come in during mid December with horrible pandemic peaking ! could have waited but rude girls at desk said i needed to come in or my meds wont be filled ? No weekend or evening hours not going back after 5 years as PCP Everyone in family is leaving also .too many mistakes dirty office
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Ron D – Dec 15, 2020
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Hes a DO so that being said hes a nice enough guy just not a good DR His practice is a DOC in BOX avoid Chartiers Medical center its a Conveyor Belt with 5 minute Dr visits after 2 hr waits ,Has no weekend hours the waiting room is always dirty . he wants me to come in DEC in the middle of the worst of Pandemic for a Refill of low dose Metformin but in march and April he just wasn't around you couldnt get him . Oh yeah when you fill out your first visit application he will ask you if you have a GUN !!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bruce Carras – Dec 05, 2020
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Dr McFarland is a really great doctor Smart, caring, talks to you thoroughly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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adam – Oct 30, 2020
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No. I recently had a total hip replacement, needed a PCP, seen McFarland and he told me my diagnosis was opioid abuse disorder!! I was on pain meds post op from surgery... then he said let me see what kind of happy pills I can get you in my closet?? This was a horrible 1st and LAST visit. I felt like I was not receiving continuation of care that I needed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2020
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Front Desk staff not wearing masks to protect their patients. Nor do they have a plexiglass barrier between them & checking in. This is a physicians' office! Asked the doctor about this & he said he'd look into it... How could he not know when the one employee kept walking back to the exams room area?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 02, 2020
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I've been seeing Dr. McFarland since he started at Char. Valley Med. and he is by far the best primary physician I've ever had. I only go when I know he's in. He listens, talks to you not at you and really works to find the problem and help resolve it. I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Debbie L. – Nov 25, 2019
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Dr. McFarland, DO is my PCP and has taken care of my many health issues for years. He is compassionate and a great listener. He is also the PCP for my whole family, and I have recommended him to friends and extended family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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L. M. Kuzko – Nov 21, 2019
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Extremely rude staff with a condescending attitude. Zero compassion for patients. The nurse practitioner and Dr. McFarland refuse to return phone calls despite ending their day at 2:30 pm. Would definitely NOT recommend!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2019
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Dr McFarland has always treated me with respect and explained things in terms I can understand. He is there for his patients no matter what time of day or night it is. When I was admitted to the hospital he was there within the hour to check on me and explain what was going on. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a family doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2016
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Dr. Donald McFarland, DO is an internist in Bridgeville, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with St Clair Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Lifeline Centers PC1168 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017
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Practice

Preferred Primary Care Physicians Inc.701 Technology Dr Ste 150 Canonsburg, PA 15317
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St Clair Hospital

    1000 Bower Hill Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15243
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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