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Cheryl R. MacDonald

Cheryl R. MacDonald, MD

Family Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Newborns (0-28 days)
  • Infants (ages 0-18 months)
  • Toddlers (ages 18 months – 3)
  • Children (ages 4 - 11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Adults (ages 19 - 65)
  • Geriatrics (>65)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Cheryl R. MacDonald

As a physician, Dr. Cheryl MacDonald has a special interest in women's health issues and pediatrics. Which is why becoming a family medicine provider was such a perfect fit. MacDonald attended medical school at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed her residency at Clarkson.

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Locations

  1. Methodist Physicians Clinic - Valley

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program, 2000
  • Medical School: University of Iowa School of Medicine, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2000

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
  • Aetna Meritain
  • Aetna NHN
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Ambetter Health
  • American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
  • Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
  • Coventry Workers' Compensation
  • Elite Choice
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
  • Humana Full Access (PPO)
  • Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
  • Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
  • Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
  • Medica Choice National (PPO)
  • Medica Elevate
  • Medica Insure
  • Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
  • Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
  • Midlands Choice Network
  • Midwest Alliance Network
  • Molina IA Medicaid
  • Molina IA Medicare Advantage
  • Molina NE Medicaid
  • Molina NE Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
  • Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
  • NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
  • O'Hara Workers' Compensation
  • Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare Allsavers
  • United Healthcare Core
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
  • United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
  • United Healthcare NE Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO
  • United Healthcare of the River Valley
  • United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
  • United Healthcare Surest
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellmark Blue (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
  • Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
  • Wellpoint IA Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

403 ratings, 49 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Macdonald never makes me feel rushed or hurried. She is thorough, friendly and very competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr C Macdonald is the best !!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Very knowledgeable and caring and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    She's Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Cheryl MacDonald is terrific.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Been with her about 20 years and that will not change

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    She cares as much about my health as I do I am blessed to have Dr Macdonald as my primary physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is a good listener and patient. I never feel like she is hurried.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr MacDonald was very personable and thoughtful. She is a good active listerner - I felt she was genuine, concerned and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I love Dr MacDonald. She is awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is always very easy to talk to and happy to provide suggestions and offers for follow-up care. She gave me multiple opportunities to ask about any and all concerns I may have without any degree of judgment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Macdonald always listens to any concerns or questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    I think Dr MacDonald is the best! I feel like we are on the same team, to keep me healthy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is the absolute best!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is very caring and I always feel heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr Cheryl Macdonald has always been great. She always listens and figures out what is the best treatment for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr. Macdonald is always doing the best care for me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Doc saved my life when I was very sick a few years ago . She has continued to care for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr was amazing and easy to talk to and listened to my questions. Very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Very thorough!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Dr. Cheryl MdDonald and staff are very professional and thorough throughout appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    I have been coming to Dr MacDonald for over 20 years because she cares, remembers, and listens. I drive from Omaha because of this.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr Cheryl MacDonald is absolutely the best. She leaves no stone unturned.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is exceptional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    The best doctor I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr Cheryl is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Always does a good job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr. MacDonald was very thorough in making sure I am ready for upcoming surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is amazing. When I was in the ER a few weeks ago when I told the nurse who my primary was they specifically commented how terrific Dr. MacDonald is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Love Dr. MacDonald! She is kind, gentle, knowledgeable and patient!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is the best physician I've ever worked with. She listens. She gives great instructions and she gets back to you regarding any questions you have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    She has always taken time to listen!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr MacDonald took the time to listen to me and explained everything in a way that I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Cheryl is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr. Macdonald is the best!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    My doctor is prompt, thoroughly listens and is cheerful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr MacDonald is always pleasant, but professional. She has gotten me through several issues when it has counted the most, steering me through decisions that needed to be made quickly, scheduling tests & arranging specialists to see me. And for that I am grateful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is super.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Great doctor who took the time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Very helpful with any problems I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Would definitely recommend Dr MacDonald.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    I trust Dr. MacDonald completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I am extremely impressed by the loving care provided by Dr. MacDonald and other staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Love Dr MacDonald

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    I always appreciate that Dr. MacDonald remembers me and cares about me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    The meds I am on can have serious side effects . Dr Macdonald thoroughly discusses options

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Dr. MacDonald is simply the best