


Dr. Mark McDonough, PHD
Dr. Mark McDonough, PHD is a clinical neuropsychologist in Encinitas, CA. He graduated from Vanderbilt University MC in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.
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4405 Manchester Ave Ste 206 Encinitas, CA 92024Make an Appointment
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Dr. McDonough's Reviews
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About Me
care philosophy
Each evaluation aims to provide a comprehensive,thorough and objective assessment of a patient and their problems/issues, so as to answer specific referral questions poised at the time of the referral.biography
Dr. McDonough has completed two masters degrees in the psychology field, one from Loyola College in Maryland and another at the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. He went on to acquire his doctoral degree with dissertation...read moreClinical Neuropsychology
Psychology
Vanderbilt University Mc
Medical School, 1994Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1994California School Of Professional Psychology
1992Psychological Services Center San Diego
Internship Hospital, 1992Loyola University
1986Loyola College 1986
Undergraduate School, 1986Lynchburg College
Undergraduate School, 1976
Selected for C.S.P.P. campus-based scholarship, 1990
Awarded research grant by California School of Professional Psychology (C.S.P.P.) for doctoral dissertation research., 1992
Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care, 1998
Selected for C.S.P.P. campus-based scholarship, 1989
Selected as C.S.P.P. campus representative of Nationwide Jake Gimbel scholarship, 1991
Awarded Research Grant by the Maryland Psychological Association's Committee on Scientific Awards for Research. Presented for Mas, 1985
Awarded Doctoral Dissertation Honors, 1992
Focus on Depression
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding 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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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