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Dr. Dougald Macgillivray, MD

Dr. Dougald Macgillivray, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Dougald Macgillivray, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Southern Maine Health Care and Stephens Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

887 Congress St Ste 400 Portland, ME 04102
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Macgillivray is affiliated with Stephens Memorial Hospital Norway, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Macgillivray specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Macgillivray's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macgillivray

3.1

23 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
35%
35%
4 Star
17%
17%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
35%
35%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Feb 21, 2025
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth – Dec 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 02, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Neil in Portland, ME – Jan 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Portland – Oct 01, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aimee in Standish, ME – Feb 06, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harrison, ME – Jan 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
18 people found this helpful
Helpful
mt in Portland, ME – Jun 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dougald Macgillivray, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Southern Maine Health Care...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

The Maine Surgical Care Group887 Congress St Ste 400 Portland, ME 04102
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Maine Medical Center22 Bramhall St Portland, ME 04102
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Office301C US Route 1 Scarborough, ME 04074
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stephens Memorial Hospital

    181 Main St
    Norway, ME 04268
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St
    Portland, ME 04102
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mid Coast Hospital

    123 Medical Center Dr
    Brunswick, ME 04011
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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