About

MyMD Personal Medicine in Bend, Oregon uses the concierge, or subscription, medical model to offer patients more personalized care.

Board Certified Doctor of Internal Medicine

Not all doctors are board certified. This distinction means Dr. Mac Donell has passed a nationally recognized qualification examination as a Doctor of Internal Medicine. He prides himself in coordinating your care among specialists, and in providing a unique and comprehensive approach to all your health care issues.

As someone who knows you personally, Dr. Richard Mac Donell feels a deep responsibility to ensure you receive coordinated, continuity of care from start to finish. When necessary, he will advocate for you among specialists to schedule appointments and avoid health care conflicts. He will always try to take a larger view of your health, informed by his comprehensive knowledge of your personal health history.

MyMD maintains your history | Your records in one place

Because of the continuity and integration of his practice, Dr. Mac Donell is able to maintain a consistent record of your health history. No more guessing what your cholesterol was last year, or your blood pressure. At a glance, your doctor can notice progress or dangerous trends because he has the records and a personal commitment to your lifetime health care.

Read Dr. Rich's Bio

Dr. Richard Mac Donell graduated from Georgetown Medical School, then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington affiliate in Spokane, WA. During medical school and his residency, Dr. Mac Donell volunteered with a medical team in the Dominican Republic and Honduras.

He enjoys active, ongoing learning and has achieved national recognition for Board Certification in Internal Medicine. In 1998, Dr. Mac Donell returned to his home state of California where he worked as a Hospitalist, then moved into private practice. Seeking a slower pace and the opportunity to make more meaningful connections with patients, he moved to Bend in 2001 and established MyMD Personal Medicine in 2006.

In addition to running his private practice, Dr. Mac Donell served as a physician volunteer with Volunteers in Medicine, and on the Healthcare Committee for the Bend Chamber of Commerce. He has been the Chief of St. Charles Medical Center’s Medical Service Section Primary Care Division Internal Medicine, and has been a member of the St. Charles Medical Center’s Bioethics Committee.

Our Team

Aimee Mac Donell

Property Manager/ Office Manager

Emily Krogstad

Clinic Manager & Certified Medical Assistant

Stacy Hougham

Medical Receptionist

Shawnie Gatti

Medical Assistant

Faith Bell

Medical Receptionist