background
background
Dr. Lawrence Donovan, DO

Dr. Lawrence Donovan, DO

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Donovan, DO is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Saint Paul, MN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as United Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

710 Commerce Dr Ste 200 Saint Paul, MN 55125

Make an Appointment

Show Phone Number

Compare with other Orthopedic Hand Surgeons

Compare Dr. Donovan with our nearby Orthopedic Hand Surgeons at Tria Same Day Surgery Center Woodbury.

Filter by:
Provider Ratings

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Dr. Donovan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donovan

4.1
14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
21%
21%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Wonderful physician
Dr. Donavan did surgery for a pretty bad case of Dupuytrens contracture. I am writing this review a couple years after the surgery and the result has been fantastic. Great mobility and no pain or other issues. My other hand is now giving me trouble and and I am going back to Dr. Donavan!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Bill – Feb 19, 2023
Hello Bill, Thank you for taking the time to... Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Donovan?
Very straightforward and easy to understand the plan
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Anonymous – Nov 30, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Donovan?
Everything went very well
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Anonymous – Nov 24, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Donovan?
I had a wonderful experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Anonymous – Nov 24, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Donovan?
His partner repaired my sons open forearm fracture and we followed up with dr Donovan. One of the bones was crooked, but he said it might straighten and to give it time. Son started to have trouble strainghtening elbow and couldn’t turn his hand to face down. Went back—he talked about straighting the bone when he was older. Turns out the bone was out of joint at the elbow and grew funny because of that. Two surgeries later and he still can’t bend the elbow all the way or rotate his wrist fully.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Brendon in Saint Paul – Apr 21, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Donovan?
Makes you feel very comfortable and thoroughly explains the problem and the procedure to fix it
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
Helpful
James Robinson in Woodbury, mn – Dec 16, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Donovan?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Donovan?

Know Before You Go

About Me

care philosophy

L.T. Donovan, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in conditions and injuries associated with the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in sports-related injuries and repetitive motion trauma, serving patients...read more

biography

L.T. Donovan, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in conditions and injuries associated with the hand, wrist, and elbow.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Mc

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Iowa

    Undergraduate School

  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
- 
Hand Surgery
- 
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Healthgrades Tips for Getting Orthopedic Care

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Locations

Practice

Summit Orthopedics LTD.710 Commerce Dr Ste 200 Saint Paul, MN 55125
1
(651) 968-5042
Summit Orthopedics LTD.280 Smith Ave N Ste 500 Saint Paul, MN 55102
2
(651) 968-5420

Practice

Summit Orthopedics LTD.3580 Arcade St Saint Paul, MN 55127
3
(651) 968-5200
See all Hand Surgeons in Saint Paul, MN