About MyMD Personal Medicine


	MyMD is an innovative practice design focusing on maintaining and improving patient service. Since moving to Bend in 2001, Dr. Richard MacDonell’s goal has been to maintain thoroughness, timeliness, and provide an increased level of service to patients. So he opened a private office, kept the lowest possible overhead, and tried to provide more time for patients. Between 2001 and 2006, Dr. MacDonell’s practice grew to serve more than 1,500 patients. An increasing volume of patients has made it challenging to balance the business and service sides of the practice. Realizing he could not fulfill his goals using a traditional practice model, he searched for a way to meet those goals and maintain a level of service that patients deserve and want. MyMD was created as a solution. With MyMD, an annual fee will give you 24/7 direct telephone access to Dr. MacDonell, same day/next day appointments, and minimal waiting time for scheduled appointments. His intention is to provide a level of service that is a step above and beyond what patients receive through most traditional medical offices. He will continue to bill for medical services as he has in the past, including billing insurance carriers or Medicare. The annual fee will allow Dr. MacDonell to limit the size of his practice in order to maintain a higher level of personalized service. See what patients have to say about this innovative new service.

	Dr. MacDonell was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up the youngest in a family of 10 children taught him patience and tolerance. Since the age of 7, Dr. MacDonell wanted to become a physician. He saw medicine as a way to help others and challenge his intellect. Dr. MacDonell majored in Philosophy at Boston College and went on to complete his Masters in Physiology at Georgetown University. From 1991-1995, he attended Georgetown University Medical School. By 1998, he completed his 3 year residency training in Internal Medicine at University of Washington affiliate in Spokane, WA. During medical school and residency, he volunteered as part of a medical team in both the Dominican Republic and Honduras to help indigent people. In 1998, Dr. MacDonell moved to San Francisco, CA. He worked 2 years as a Hospitalist and one year in a group practice before moving to Bend in 2001. He started a solo practice in Bend because he wanted a small town environment to establish relationships with patients and provide them with a very personal health care experience. He also wanted to raise a family and enjoy the outdoors. He enjoys spending time with his family and other activities such as water polo, wind surfing, fly-fishing, surfing, mountain biking, triathlons, camping, and playing guitar. Dr. MacDonell’s philosophy is about achieving balance both at home, work and play. Richard MacDonell, M.D. is a *Board Certified* Doctor of Internal Medicine.

	Kathy Vance is our patient advocate, receptionist and Dr. MacDonell’s Medical Assistant. Although she started her employment with Dr. MacDonell in 2004, she’s worked in the medical field for over 10 years. She enjoys working with patients and does her best to attend to their care. Kathy is originally from Dallas, Texas. She moved to Central Oregon to be near her family and because of her love for the outdoors. Her hobbies include hiking, canoeing, quilting, and hanging out with family and friends. Dr. MacDonell and Kathy look forward to assisting you with your health care needs.