Thomas J McDonald, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Thomas J McDonald
About The Provider
Dr. McDonald is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He has been providing patient care in Sonora since 2011. He also has experience from two Sacramento trauma centers. He completed a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California Davis Medical Center, a level I trauma center. Following his residency, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento, a level II trauma center.
Dr. McDonald also has unique training from his fellowship with The Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis, where his training included diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and disorders of the entire upper extremity.
Dr. McDonald’s interest in orthopedics started while he was growing up in Pleasanton. As an athlete competing in wrestling and tennis and later as a member of the UC Davis ski team, Dr. McDonald suffered a few injuries including broken bones and torn cartilage. He also worked for an orthopedist in Pleasanton helping with back office and medical assistant tasks. Prior to pursuing his career in medicine, Dr. McDonald had experience as a whitewater rafting guide and as a professional ski patroller.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. McDonald, please call (209) 532-0126.
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Adventist Health Sonora Orthopedics
- 680 Guzzi Lane, Suite 105, Sonora, CA 95370
- Get Directions
- phone: 209-536-5795
Expertise
Education
George Washington University School of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity of California Davis School of Medicine
Residency ProgramIndiana Hand Center
Fellowship ProgramBoard Certifications
Surgery of the Hand
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties, 2012Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem MediCal
- Blue Shield
- CA Health & Wellness
- Cigna
- CMSP (County Medical Services Program) (AHSR)
- HealthNet
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare AHSR Part B
- Stanislaus Foundation (AHSR)
- Tricare
- TriWest
- UHC
- Western Growers (AHCL) (AHSR)
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
198 ratings, 17 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- No RatingReviewed on 9/24/2025
A great doctor to have!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
I was very impressed with the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr. McDonald was great. He listened, was professional, and explained diagnoses and treatment options very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
My first visit, but the doctor listened to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
I love my doctor. I love him he's wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Questions were answered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Doctor was ver professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Very satisfied excellent forgiving
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
I've seen Dr McDonald on several visits. He has always shown concern and explained every detail when he had to perform a surgery on me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr. McDonald saw me as a whole patient and advocated for me in a way I have never experienced before. I really appreciated how he explained everything and planned to follow up. Thank you so much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr McDonald is excellent and also a nice guy to talk with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Listened to my concern, answered all of my questions and discussed my next step in the plan of care! Dr. McDonald was wonderful! Even let me take a look at my x-rays!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
I will always recommend Dr McDonald's office for any type of hand or limb injury
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Excellent Pa Caring , thorough kind reassuring
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
All good but drew conclusions quickly Hope he's right!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
It just seemed like I was bothering him, didn't really give any details about my situation or what I should do next
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr. McDonald Thomas is amazing and very very easy to work with this is my second hand surgery with Dr. McDonald in the past six years opposite hand of course Amazing, kind, caring professional very interested in your care