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Dr. Charles McDonald, MD

Dr. Charles McDonald, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Charles McDonald, MD is a pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CPMC Van Ness Campus and CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute.

3 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 3 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

2100 Webster St Ste 202 San Francisco, CA 94115

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(415) 749-5779

Hospital Highlight

Dr. McDonald is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus San Francisco, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McDonald specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Charles McDonald, MD is a pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CPMC Van Ness Campus and CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute.

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Utah

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

San Francisco Audiology2100 Webster St Ste 202 San Francisco, CA 94115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez
    San Francisco, CA 94110
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Mary's Medical Center

    450 Stanyan St
    San Francisco, CA 94117
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher 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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