
Deanna McDonald, MD, FAAP
Tonawanda Pediatrics
Education: |
2000 BS in Biology Nazareth College of Rochester |
Residency: |
2004-2007 Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo |
Credentials: |
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics- SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences |
Certifications: |
American Board of Pediatrics |
Special Interests/ Hobbies: |
I enjoy being with my husband and 3 children whether we are traveling, playing sports, or simply spending time outdoors. I also have a strong passion for the Buffalo Bills and other local sports teams. |
Favorite Quote: |
“Don’t give up… Don’t ever give up.” Jim Valvano |
Favorite Children’s Book: |
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? |
What’s On Your Playlist?: |
A little bit of everything from 80s rock to today’s hits, R&B, hip hop, and country. |
Why Did You Choose Pediatrics?: |
I have always had a love for children. My career in pediatrics has blessed me with the opportunity to be a special part of so many children and families’ lives. Parents trusting you with their child’s well being carries an amazing responsibility that I do not take lightly and I am grateful for their trust. It has always been my honor that my actions may have a small meaningful impact on the future generations of our world. |
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Deanna McDonald, MD, FAAP
Tonawanda Pediatrics
Education:
2000 BS in Biology Nazareth College of Rochester
2004 MD SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Residency:
2004-2007 Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
2007-2008 Chief Resident at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Credentials:
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics- SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics
Special Interests/ Hobbies:
I enjoy being with my husband and 3 children whether we are traveling, playing sports, or simply spending time outdoors. I also have a strong passion for the Buffalo Bills and other local sports teams.
Favorite Quote:
“Don’t give up… Don’t ever give up.” Jim Valvano
Favorite Children’s Book:
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
What’s On Your Playlist?:
A little bit of everything from 80s rock to today’s hits, R&B, hip hop, and country.
Why Did You Choose Pediatrics?:
I have always had a love for children. My career in pediatrics has blessed me with the opportunity to be a special part of so many children and families’ lives. Parents trusting you with their child’s well being carries an amazing responsibility that I do not take lightly and I am grateful for their trust. It has always been my honor that my actions may have a small meaningful impact on the future generations of our world.
Access Patient Portal
Don’t Have Access To Your Patient Portal? Schedule or cancel appointments, review test results, request prescription refills, ask your doctor questions, and more, all online.