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
- Pain Management
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Homes
- End of Life Care
- Geriatric Assessment
- Primary Care
- Geriatrics
Locations Where I Practice
2231 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
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
MD
7/7/1981 - 6/8/1984
Medical School*****
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
7/7/1981 - 6/8/1984
Internship
Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1985
Residency
Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1987
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine (Subspecialty: Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
10/4/2012
American Board of Family Medicine (Subspecialty: Geriatric Medicine)
4/6/2021
Academic Information
My Department
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.
148 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
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Mack has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- American Medical Directors Association
Dr. Mack always takes the time to make sure all my questions and concerns are addressed. He is very caring and makes me feel like I am his only patient, even though I know he has a very busy practice.
Always spends time - never hurried.
Excellent. Could not ask for any better.
Dr. Mack was excellent. I was worried when I got to the office, but he took time to explain my situation and before leaving the office I was satisfied.
Excellent.
Provider tries very hard to complete all services even though nursing staff shortage.
They seem very professional, courteous and well trained in their job. Listened well and asked good follow-up questions.
This was the first visit. Dr. Mack appeared skilled and was interested in me.
Great listener and gives adequate time for visit not rushed
Dr. Mack is very easy to talk to, and he always provides excellent medical care to me. I saw Dr. Mack earlier this week, and he just showed so much care and interest with my medical needs. The prescription he provided me has greatly improved my medical condition.
He is very careful with all patients, it made for ridiculously long wait times.
Dr. Mack is a wonderful provider! Always caring & professionalism.
I have always had a food experience with Dr. Mack
Excellent!
Always a great, patient doctor.
This was my first visit. My records had been reviewed and I felt comfortable with the new provider.
Listened well, asked good questions, shared his opinions about my concerns
Dr. Mack listens to me and respects my wishes - he always gives good reasonable advice and lets me work with it.
He took all the time I needed. I ask a lot of questions. He was very patient.
Dr. Mack is awesome as usual!!
Dr. Mack is very knowledgeable and a welcomed/needed addition to OLWT.
Evaluated medications I was taking when I 1st came with in a logical organized way plus blood tests. I was referred for x-rays. All has been helpful.
Dr. Mack is very concerned with your health. I appreciate him and the care he gives.
Very generous with his time.
He was very thorough & very interested in me.
He was very thorough in going over my records. This was my first visit to this doctor.
Dr. Mack is an excellent listener and a skilled practitioner -
Good
He has excellent "bedside manner - Caring & compassionate.
Just a excellent experience, caring and informative
Very pleased
Excellent bedside manner.
All good.
I really like Dr. Mack. He always listens to my concerns, and asks if I have any questions.
Dr. Mack is the best! He is most knowledgeable and very caring.
Unhurried, conscientious, knowledgeable.
He is so nice & listen to what I say.
Dr. Mack remembers my history and always addresses any issues or concerns with immediate action and whatever is needed for treatment.
Dr. Mack always listens and shows the upmost care for me & my health!
Dr. Donald O. Mack is the most caring and compassionate doctor I have ever had. He is a (God sent). I recommend him to everybody!
A great experience - as it always is with Dr. Mack. And when we have a question, we always get a prompt response on My Chart.
Dr. Mack is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.
I always have a good experience with the provider.
Always an excellent experience with Dr. Mack. takes plenty of time which is very important. It shows he cares. he answers questions and takes into consideration how i feel about issues regarding my health. He ia postivly awesome.
Very good.
He is very good, he cares about you.
Dr. Mack is very generous with his time more so than any dr. I have ever seen.
Dr. Mack is very caring and a good listener. I'm so glad he's my new doctor.
Dr. Mack is just awesome! Professional, well versed in his patient care! Very knowledgeable; good rapport with his patients!
Dr. Mack is a wonderful doctor. I have nothing bad to say about him. He's excellent. He listens and give great solutions and information.
This is the first time I saw Dr. Mack. My provider was Dr. Westphal. I didn't think I would get another dr. as good as her, but I really liked Dr. Mack. I am looking forward to him being my provider. Thank you all!
All good.
Very thorough and not rushed.
All was good.
My PCP is very well acquainted with dealing with a patient like myself with the medical conditions I suffer from and the healthcare needed for a stable and healthy life. He is patient to listen to my questions and gives me satisfactory answers that resolve many a doubt in my mind.
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Mack!!
No bad experiences.
Dr. Mack is AWESOME! Very thorough! NEVER feel like he is rushing or doesn't care!
He was wonderful, as always. He thoroughly addressed every question and concern that I had.
The health care provider is the best.
Dr. Mack is the BEST doctor! He's not only extremely knowledgeable, but also genuinely concerned, patient, and kind.
Very pleased with my overall experience with Dr. Mach. He listened and addressed all of my concerns. Very good visit.
Dr. Mack is the best general practitioner I've had in over twenty yeas. He's personable, a great communicator, professional and makes me feel truly cared for during visits and between visits via MyChart messages.
I was MORE THAN PLEASED as this was my first visit with my new primary physician.
All good! Dr. Mack is awesome!
Dr. Mack spent a lot of time addressing my questions and concerns, and even waited for some time for me to come back to the room while I got lab work done before lab would close. Awesome job!
Always good.
Best doctor I've ever seen. He went over all my issues, checked my medical records, ask about all my other doctors. Completely went over my entire health history and answered all my questions. Outstanding doctor!
Excellent as usual and very polite & understanding.
I always have good experiences with all.
Dr. Mack is without a doubt the finest provider I have ever encountered. His knowledge, compassion, and actual interest in my health is second to none. He is the embodiment of how a physician should be. He is excellent at return contact with messages through MyChart. I can tell from his questions and overall demeanor that he is genuinely concerned with my wellness and wellbeing. I am fortunate to have him for my provider.
He's amazing. Wonderful doctor.