Sports Medicine

James MacDonald, M.D.

Director of Research, Division of Sports Medicine

James P. MacDonald, MD, MPH, is a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on musculoskeletal injuries, concussions, and overuse conditions in young athletes. He primarily serves pediatric and adolescent patient populations, including team physicians for Ohio Dominican University, Bexley High School, and previously the University of California, Santa Cruz athletic programs. As director of research in the Division of Sports Medicine, he co

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Family Medicine (ABFM)
Sports Medicine (CAQ)

Education & Training

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (MD)
Graduate Education: The Ohio State University College of Medicine (MPH)
Residency: Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency (Family Medicine)
Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (Sports Medicine)
Undergraduate: Harvard College (AB, cum laude)

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Musculoskeletal ConditionsConcussionACL & Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopic Surgery

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Berger Hospital
Kettering Cancer Center
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. MacDonald treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. MacDonald accept Aetna insurance?

James MacDonald's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. MacDonald practice?

James MacDonald practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Nationwide Children's Hospital, Berger Hospital, and Kettering Cancer Center.

What does Dr. MacDonald specialize in?

James MacDonald is a board-certified sports medicine specialist with focus areas in Primary Care Sports Medicine.

What is Dr. MacDonald's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Harvard Medical School (MD); Graduate Education: The Ohio State University College of Medicine (MPH); Residency: Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency (Family Medicine).