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Dr. Joseph Donnelly, MD

Dr. Joseph Donnelly, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Donnelly, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Pleasanton, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Donnelly has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 200 Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donnelly

4.2
14 ratings, 5 with a written review
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He is the worst doctor ever. He ruined my ankle. It took him 5 month to order an MRI to see whats going on. Now I need surgery. Don’t go to him at all. His assistant dose not care about the patients at all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2021
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I saw Dr. DONNELLY for an injury to my knee. An emoyee heard it pop from 3 feet away and this Dr. Didn't do an X Ray or MRI. Told me to take a couple weeks off work and wear a knee brace. I returned to work and wore that knee brace due to pain year's later and am still having pain. I don't think he properly handled this as it had to get cortisone shots at kaiser years later and has been years of pain. I feel he dismissed me as a patient without proper research as to what actually happened.
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
4 others found this helpful
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May 12, 2018
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Dr Donnelly replaced my left shoulder. The experience was amazing. Great attention paid to pain control (night and day comparison to my knee replacement experience). Dr Donnelly used my X-ray to show me exactly what he'd be doing. He answered all my questions - even those I didn't know I had :). His staff is also great. They remember patients by name and provide a warm personal service. I've moved to southern CA but hope to come back to have Dr Donnelly perform my knee replacement.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Ann Luekens in Murrieta, CA – Jun 25, 2017
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Love Dr Donnelly he did my leg surgery after a bad fall where I broke both bones in my lower leg. His manner is calm and very nurturing and he's very very good at what he does. I would recommend him 100% ... (Btw he added a rod the full length of my lower leg-no pain recovering very well)
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
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Badonna in Dublin, CA – Jun 15, 2017
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Dr. Donnelly has been very considerate and caring regarding my shoulder. He has recommended surgery and really no other option so I can regain total mobilization of my arm. He was very informative explaining the procedure.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sandy Thomson in Livermore, CA – Apr 14, 2016
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care philosophy

Webster Orthopedics is committed to excellence in treating all of your orthopedic problems. Since 1939, patients in the East Bay have placed their trust in our care - specialized care in the spine, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, hip and knee,...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • St. Mary's Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • Santa Clara University

    Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties
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Locations

Practice

Northern California Spine Institute5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 200 Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Practice

Stanford Health Care-Valleycare5555 W Las Positas Blvd Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Practice

Webster Orthopaedic Medical Group A Professional Corp.4000 Dublin Blvd Ste 100 Dublin, CA 94568
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    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.

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

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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