Donald Mack, MD

Physician, Associate Professor

Primary Care - Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Medicine - Internal Medicine

Conditions and expertise

  • Geriatrics
  • Primary Care
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Pain Management

Locations

  • Primary Care Northwood-High
  • Primary Care Westminster-Thurber

View all locations

Academic information

Department: Family Medicine

About

Gender
Male

Biography

As a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in geriatrics and the care of older patients, specifically patients needing long-term and end of life care. I also work with patients to provide pain management, nursing home care and palliative medicine services.

I think it’s important to focus on comprehensive care rather than efficiency, and seek to ensure that my patients feel I have answered their concerns. I feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that I am giving back to my patients and my community.

I enjoy the challenges of working with complex patients, as well as the opportunity to teach medical students, residents and fellows at Ohio State.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, singing and cycling.

Highlights

  • Best Doctors in America, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017
  • Courage to Teach Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2013
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016-2019
  • Outstanding Educator Award, Family Medicine Residency, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2014
  • Faculty Achievement Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2015
  • Outstanding Achievement in Patient Service, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2016
  • Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians, 2002
  • Fellow, American Geriatric Society, 2016
  • President, Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, 2017

Conditions and expertise

  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Geriatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Primary Care

Locations

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Credentials

Education

Residency - Family Medicine
Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, OH, United States
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1987
Internship - Family Medicine
Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, OH, United States
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1985
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
7/7/1981 - 6/8/1984

Certifications

  • American Heart Association National Center
    12/14/2020
  • American Board of Family Medicine/Hospice-Palliative
    10/4/2012
  • American Board of Family Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
    4/10/1992
  • American Board of Family Medicine
    7/10/1987

Ratings and reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

157 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    5.0 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.9 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

    Dr. Mack is always thinking one step ahead regarding my care

  • Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

    DR Mack is very professional and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on Nov 04, 2025

    Love Dr. MACK. Very Patient

  • Reviewed on Nov 03, 2025

    Dr. Mack is great. Knowledgeable, good personality in interacting with patients, patient, professional.

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Mack has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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