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Dr. Mark McDonough, PHD

Clinical NeuropsychologyMaleAge 65

Clinical Neuropsychology

Dr. Mark McDonough, PHD is a clinical neuropsychologist in Encinitas, CA. He graduated from Vanderbilt University MC in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Mark McDonough, PHD

Practice

4405 Manchester Ave Ste 206 Encinitas, CA 92024

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(760) 944-9647

Accepting new patients

Care Philosophy

"Each evaluation aims to provide a comprehensive,thorough and objective assessment of a patient and their problems/issues, so as to answer specific referral questions poised at the time of the referral."

- Dr. Mark McDonough, PHD

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. McDonough's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonough

4.3

50 ratings, 25 with a written review
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Mar 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Sarah – Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Powell Family – May 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Oct 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Sep 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Cari S. – Jul 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Pauline Hansom-Kelso – Jan 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Mar 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Ashley in San Diego, CA – Nov 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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San Diego, CA – Oct 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Solana Beach, CA – Aug 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JM in Carlsbad , CA – Aug 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tony G – May 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Clay Perkins in Ranchoo Santa Fe – Mar 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Carlsbad, CA – Nov 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Each evaluation aims to provide a comprehensive,thorough and objective assessment of a patient and their problems/issues, so as to answer specific referral...Read more

Biography

Dr. McDonough has completed two masters degrees in the psychology field, one from Loyola College in Maryland and another at the California School of Professional...Read more

Specialties

  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Psychology

Vanderbilt University MC

Medical School, 1994

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital, 1994

California School of Professional Psychology

1992

Psychological Services Center San Diego

Internship Hospital, 1992

Loyola University

1986

Loyola College 1986

Undergraduate School, 1986

Lynchburg College

Undergraduate School, 1976

  • Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care, 1998
  • Awarded research grant by California School of Professional Psychology (C.S.P.P.) for doctoral dissertation research., 1992
  • Selected for C.S.P.P. campus-based scholarship, 1989
  • Selected for C.S.P.P. campus-based scholarship, 1990
  • Awarded Doctoral Dissertation Honors, 1992
  • Selected as C.S.P.P. campus representative of Nationwide Jake Gimbel scholarship, 1991
  • Awarded Research Grant by the Maryland Psychological Association's Committee on Scientific Awards for Research. Presented for Mas, 1985

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    Practice

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr
    Encinitas, CA 92024
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way
    San Diego, CA 92123
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