About Me
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
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Nursing Homes
- End of Life Care
- Geriatric Assessment
- Pain Management
- Health Promotion
- Primary Care
- Geriatrics
Locations Where I Practice
717 Neil Ave.
Suite A
Columbus, OH 43215
614-685-8862
2231 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
614-293-2700
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
7/7/1981 - 6/8/1984
Internship
Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, OH
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1985
Residency
Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, OH
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1987
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
7/10/1987
American Board of Family Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
4/10/1992
American Board of Family Medicine/Hospice-Palliative
10/4/2012
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Family Medicine
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.
177 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
5.0 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
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 09/30/2022, Dr. Mack has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Concerned about my new circumstances
Always a great visit. Listens to any issues, and always offers a solution.
Extremely personable. Spent a lot of time with me. Very happy with visit.
Exceptionally well !!!
Dr Mack, as usual, takes good care that I am progressing OK. He also insured the medical student with knew somewhat of my case, and involved him in the visit.
Best provider I could have ever wanted. I truly feel grateful to have him.
He had reviewed all my recent scans and tests from the James, talked with me ubtil he identified an underlying problem, then suggested a medication and changes to my routine.
All good
No bad experience
Dr. Mack is excellent and spends the needed time to examine and answer all questions.
He is the best. Very thorough and clearly cares.
Dr Mack is so great at reviewing my health and is always very helpful
Never a bad experience with Dr. Mack. Will miss him when he decides to retire.
Dr. Mack is a thorough, detail oriented medical doctor who takes the time that is needed for his patients.
Dr. Mack is consistently excellent: easygoing yet takes me seriously, asks all the right questions (and asks if I have questions), and never makes me feel like he has anywhere else to be. Just fantastic.
Excellent individual attention, asks the important questions related to the elderly (urinary concerns, sleep concerns, happiness and social concerns, etc.). He addresses questions many doctor shy away from.
All good. Very good at listening.
Excellent job, as always. Patient, good explanations and receptive to concerns, etc.
Very good
He did not know about very recent health issues I had. Apparently had not looked at my chart and did not know about recent same day appointments I had at urgent care.
Dr. Mack is very patient, caring, and knowledgeable, and always spends enough time with me at my appointments. Great job!
He was very accurate in listening to the patient, answering all his questions, and dealing with all the problems that the patient raised.
Engaging knowledgeable patient.
Dr. Mack listened to my concerns & involved me in my new treatment plan.
Dr. Mack really cares about his clients. He actually hears and offers sound solutions.
This was very first visit to Dr. Mack as my new primary care doctor - he was thorough, helpful, and probably got off schedule he was with me so long! The tech who did my blood draw was the BEST I have ever had!!
Comforting but realistic.
The doctor worked hard to figure out my needs.
Always friendly, attentive, and caring.
Amazingly great.
Excellent, easy to talk to you, clear, open.
Good.
Dr. Mack is a fine, conscientious, caring physician.
Patient, well prepared.
Dr. Mack is exceptional. He listens & spends a lot of time with me. He responds promptly to me in my chart.
Dr. Donald O Mack is the best! So caring and compassionate!
Excellent listener, knowledgeable, helpful guidance
Ran lots of tests. Needed my explanation what was learned from testing. Still have problem.
Dr. Mack is the best provider I have had in my entire life. He is the most thorough, attentive, caring doctor that I wish I could refer to everyone. THE BEST.
Caring, willing to give me all the time I needed.
The best dr. I had every had during my life. They found out from birth I have had CPT and low oxygen, found my problem 68 yr. old I was born with this.
Dr. Mack is an excellent example of what a primary care provider should be... Attentive, understanding, easy to understand and takes time to answer any & all concerns.
Good discussion. Good explanations.
Dr. Mack is very caring - listens carefully - answers all questions.
Everything went good. Dr. Mack is very good.
That was good and easy to understand each others
Dr. Mack always takes his time with me and answer my questions very clearly. He goes out of the way to help, explain, and show.
Dr. Mack is very friendly and professional. He has a thorough command of my medical record, listens to me patiently, and communicates clearly to me. He always exhibits concern for my well-being.
Excellent listener, spent a lot of time in this first initial visit. Good review of medications.
Dr. Mack is never rushed. He makes you feel like you are his only patient. We all hope he can be here more.
Listened well and discussed all my concerns.
Good vibes, helpful.
Dr. Mack is awesome.
Dr. Mack is great. I actually ENJOY my visits.
Dr. Mack was thorough & explained things very well. He also made me feel very comfortable. I have never had a better doctor's visit than I had with Dr. Mack. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Mack is the best! He is knowledgeable, kind, courteous, helpful, thoughtful, and compassionate!
Dr. Mack is a great doctor. He cares and listens extremely well. I am mad and disappointed that it takes months for just to get in to see him.
Every visit is excellent; entire team is courteous, thorough, friendly, concerned, attentive.
Listens very well.
Part of my health problems are mental.....Dr. Mack is a wonderful listener. I actually ask a question on My Chart and got an answer the next day from Dr. Mack
Dr. Mack is very experienced, very competent and very compassionate. My wife has Alzheimer's and Dr. Mack has been so much help at every stage.
Great.
Very helpful.
Dr. Mack is excellent; thorough; listens.
Shows concern for me.
Nurse was friendly.
Very good experience, the best.
Good listening qualities - informed on my issue - took steps to begin solving physical problems
I didn't mind waiting because Dr. Mack took the time to get to know me, was not rushed, showed real interest, listened, gave me good information and was a terrific doctor.
A very well experienced and capable dr.
My care provider was excellent at answering all my concerns. He was very thorough at looking at all my medical history - he never made me feel he was in a hurry.
Dr. Mack is fantastic!! He follows up on MyChart immediately. We are very happy with all of our OSU providers (dr.)
We are very pleased with Dr. Mack - He shows that he cares - He listens & asks questions.
Dr. Mack is an excellent listener and is very thorough in covering my health issues during appointments.
Dr. Mack is the most caring & thorough dr. I have ever experienced.
He listens.
This was my first time seeing Dr. Mack as my usual provider retired. I really like Dr. Mack and feel comfortable with him taking over my care.
Dr. Mack is the very best care provider. He always listens to my concerns and questions. Always responds promptly to questions and refill request on My Chart. I couldn't ask for a better PCP.
All good.
Good.
Good
Very good!
I love Dr. Mack!!! He's very personable and friendly. He's well worth the wait. I never feel rushed during my visits. All my concerns are always addressed.
Very well polite & caring doctor! Nurses willing always to help.
I received good care and excellent service.
Good.
Good.
Dr. Mack is the best provider a patient could ever ask for.
Answered all of my questions. Very patient with me.
Dr. Mack is the best physician I have ever had.
I had questions about one of my medications and a supplement I had been talking. We discussed these and made decisions about what was best to do.