About Me
I practice the full spectrum of family medicine including the treatment of children and elderly patients. I place an emphasis on preventative healthcare and chronic disease management. Some of these chronic diseases include conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and heart failure. I also work as an educator for medical students and family medicine residents.
I strive to provide patient-centered and cost-effective care that is based on the best research evidence available. I believe in individualized healthcare and that a patient’s health can be improved through patient education, partnership and shared decision-making.
I love working at The Ohio State University because we are continually expanding our patient-centered care. The knowledge base and resources here at Ohio State are unmatched by any other institution. In addition, I find it stimulating to have the opportunity to teach students and residents.
In my free time I enjoy relaxing with my family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.
Highlights
- Have received Faculty Teacher of the Year Award or a distinguished teaching award nine times in the last 13 years
- Multiple years on U.S. News and World Report’s ‘Best Doctors’ list
- Full-time professor
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2019
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
- Member, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Heart Failure
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Family Practice
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
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
MD
8/1/1985 - 6/30/1989
Internship
David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990
Residency
David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1992
Fellowship
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
8/1/1997 - 6/30/1998
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.
107 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
4.7 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 10/25/2021, Dr. McConaghy has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Patient, answered all questions, thorough exam. Provided helpful information.
Listened carefully, kind
Dr. McConaghy always takes his time to explain your medical condition. He takes time to listen to you. I think he is a very good doctor.
Care deeply for his patients.
Outstanding.
All excellent.
Dr. McConaghi's patient oriented and respectful approach as well his great experience as a physician normally makes me feel safe and well attended.
Fantastic experience
Knowledgeable, attentive listener
Explains things well. Always listens and addresses all questions. Excellent professional.
Very pleasant experience for me. Thorough evaluation & follow-up (through MyChart). Dr. McConaghy answers all my questions and has a genuine concern for my health.
The doc is wonderful. We have a good doctor/patient relationship.
Good. He is always ready to go extra mile to help me.
Having seen this provider once, I expect future experiences to be good.
Excellent discussion of health concerns.
All good.
concerned, informative, good listener
I have consistently received great care and answers to any questions and concerns I have had. I have a very high level of trust/confidence in my provider. He listens well, is attentive, and is very knowledgeable. I also like it that he is on the staff of the medical school and may have a med student with him. I am happy to cooperate with the med students learning experience.
Always thorough and takes time to listen and talk about my health.
Dr. Mac is awesome! He is an excellent care provider!
He takes time & cares.
Excellent.
Very professional, prompt, efficient, the best MD!
I like John McConaghy.
Has been my care provider for 15 years, very comfortable talking about any health issues.
Dr. McConaghy has been a great doctor. He remembers much of my history and willing to listen. He really has been the best family doctor I have had!
friendly, competent, professional
High level of knowledge and professionalism. Always attentive to my medical needs
A good experience. No problems.
I feel my physician listens and is very helpful.
Same, very thorough, answer questions clearly.
Been a patient for many years. Have no complaints.
He is the BEST.