Kerry-Ann McDonald, M.D., is a breast surgical oncologist at the Baptist Health Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Dr. McDonald specializes in benign and malignant breast disease, nipple-sparing surgery, breast-conserving surgical therapies with a focus on the hidden scar technique, and sentinel lymph node surgery with tailored treatment of the axilla. She also uses MarginProbe technology in nearly every lumpectomy surgery. This tool detects cancerous cells at the edges of the surgical specimen, decreasing the need for additional surgeries. Dr. McDonald joined the Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute after completing a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York.She currently serves on the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine faculty at Florida Atlantic University, where she mentors surgical residents and medical students. Dr. McDonald is also active in the community and has given many lectures on breast cancer and breast surgery to increase awareness of the disease, particularly in minority communities.Dr. McDonald’s research has been published in several peer-reviewed publications, including the Annals of Surgical Oncology, Journal of Vascular Surgery and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. She has also co-written chapters in the medical textbooks Success in Academic Surgery: Basic Science and Preventive Oncology for the Gynecologist.Dr. McDonald takes a personalized, comprehensive approach to patient care. She chose breast cancer surgery because it is a field with a strong continuity of care. Dr. McDonald typically follows patients for at least five years following their surgery and enjoys developing a relationship with each woman she treats. When she is not treating patients, Dr. McDonald enjoys exercising, hiking and spending time with family.
Provider Gender
Female
Language
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Hospital Affiliations
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Education & Training
Education
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Fellowship, Surgery, Breast, 2018
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2017
University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry Medical School, 2009
Certifications
Surgery (General Surgery) American Board of Surgery, 2021
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 / 5
632 Ratings, 137 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
06/25/2026
Dr. McDonald a very knowledgeable , always very nice and concerned about my health issues. A 5 Breast Surgeon.
06/23/2026
Dr MacDonald is an angel on earth. You are very fortunate to have her on your team and I am very fortunate to be her patient
06/04/2026
Was very comfortable with the Doctor, very attentive
06/02/2026
Dr. McDonald is excellent. I highly recommend her.
05/15/2026
Dr. McDonald has always been very caring and very professional. She also seemed interested in me as a person.
05/11/2026
Dr. McDonald perfectly balances the empathy of a caregiver, the clarity of teacher and the surgical precision of a master craftsman.
05/11/2026
Dr McDonald has a wonderful bedside manner. She is kind, caring, and very thorough.
05/10/2026
Dr. McDonald is lovely, caring and efficient. She explained the situation and the plan with patience, caring and reassurance.
05/09/2026
I definitely would refer Dr. McDonald to my friends. She seems very knowledgeable and communicates well. She definitely has strong people skills and makes the patient feel at ease.
04/27/2026
Dr. McDonnald is very kind and professional.
04/26/2026
Dr. McDonald is top in my books. One of the best healthcare providers I have ever had. Her concern, care, knowledge and overall approach is unmatched.
04/25/2026
Excellent and comforting discussion
04/18/2026
Dr. McDonald was very thorough in all her explanations, expected care and any concerns or questions that I had. I could not have asked for a better doctor. She made me feel very informed and confident in outcomes.
04/18/2026
I have received such care for a long time from a doctor and staff.
04/17/2026
The only place I would go !!!!
04/15/2026
Excellent experience
04/14/2026
Everything I was need, I reve perfect.
04/14/2026
Dr. MacDonald performed the removal of a lymph node in my left breast. She explained the procedure to me in advance; her surgical expertise was clearly evident, resulting in minimal discomfort, clean healing, and attentive follow-up from her team after the operation. During the postoperative phase, she called me personally to share the results of the pathology analysis.
04/10/2026
Dr. McDonald is the Best
04/10/2026
Excellent
04/08/2026
Dr. McDonald is excellent.
03/27/2026
Excellent and thoughtful care.
03/19/2026
Dr. Mcdonald is wonderful, professional, caring, knowledgeable, I love her!
03/12/2026
Dr. McDonald is a wonderful compassionate understanding individual! I would certainly recommend her!
03/12/2026
I am so happy to be able to be at your facility
03/05/2026
I had the best care
03/05/2026
Extremely satisfied with the care I was given in all areas
02/26/2026
Dr. Mcdonald was wonderful. Very caring professional and clearly explained the plan. Felt very comfortable.
02/21/2026
Definitely highly recommend my mother was a patient there. The care that is given you're so special the knowledge as I said, I highly recommend and I have already spoke too many women. I am very thankful and grateful.
02/21/2026
She is very knowledgeable.
02/21/2026
Dr McDonnell is the best!!!
02/18/2026
Therer were no treatmwnt options I had a breast biopsy and limited mammogram
02/17/2026
Dr McDonald is the most attentive, caring, intelligent, professional doctor who gave me plenty of information, explanations, discussed all aspects of my condition, procedures, treatments.
02/05/2026
Dr. McDonald is so compassionate, caring and knowledgable.
02/02/2026
Dr. McDonald is an EXCELLENT surgeon and a very personable doctor! She treats her patients like a family member and she truly Is % and highly involved on your care! She is an incredible person who not only enjoys caring for patients, but she is extremely dedicated to her profession and the health and welfare of her patients!! Well Done Dr. McDonald!!
01/26/2026
I would highly recommend Dr McDonald! She is always one step ahead of my concerns. She is a skilled surgeon who is warm, friendly and compassionate. Dr. McDonals always leaves me feelling good, as does her staff.
01/25/2026
Dr. Mcdonald is AMAZING!! She was kind and took her time explaining things and answering any questions
01/24/2026
Dr. McDonald consistently makes me feel at ease, always attentive, and always answers questions in a way that can understand.
01/18/2026
Dr. McDonald is exceptional pleasant, compassionate, and incredibly easy to communicate with. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly and thoughtfully, ensuring my family fully understood each step, even though I am the patient and also a healthcare provider. Her care, patience, and clarity made a meaningful difference in our experience.
12/22/2025
Dr mcDonald is wonderful. The notes on the portal were very vague and did not show the conversations we had oeto the best that I could see, the notes and results from my mammogram and ultrasound
12/20/2025
The doctor was polite, patient, a good listener and explained things in a way I could understand.
12/19/2025
Good experienceThe best
12/14/2025
Dr. Macdonald is a professional, skilled, and friendly doctor. I always feel I'm in the best of hands.
12/06/2025
Dr Kerry Ann McDonald is absolutely the best. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She shows empathy and compassion.
11/25/2025
Consistently excellent service with Dr McDonald
11/21/2025
I am very pleased with Dr McDonald. She made me feel very comfortable. She has a very pleasant demeanor. Very sweet.
11/19/2025
Good
11/18/2025
Dr. McDonald. I love her.
10/31/2025
Very good
10/24/2025
Dr McDonald is one of a kind...professional, warm and knowledgeable
10/15/2025
De K McDonald was excellent as a person and clinician!
09/30/2025
I couldn't be more pleased with the kindness and care I have received by Dr McDonald
09/19/2025
I would highly recommend Dr. McDonald!
09/18/2025
Dr McDonald is a caring, supportive professional. She listens carefully and it was a lovely experience
09/05/2025
Dr. McDonald is extremely professional, compassionate and knowledgeable.
09/01/2025
Dr McDonald was excellent. She listened, explained in detail the plan moving forward. It's a wonderful feeling to have complete confidence in your doctor.
08/28/2025
Dr McDonald was very thorough throughout our interactions. I asked many questions and she answered with clarity and her experience inn this field is clear.
08/05/2025
Dr. McDonald displays knowledge, professionalism.courtesy to every single concern- she is excellent!
08/01/2025
Dr McDonald was wonderful. I felt so relieved after I saw her. She explained everything step by step.
07/19/2025
Dr. McDonald is an outstanding physician and person. I have the utmost confidence in her regarding all facets of my treatments.
07/17/2025
I would highly recommend all team members I met with during my visit.
07/05/2025
Dr. McDonald was my surgeon 2 years ago and I felt that she was more empathetic for my issues then. This time, she seems cavalier even though my issues are much more serious now.
06/27/2025
Dr McDonald was kind and answered my questions to put me at ease.
06/25/2025
She was king, patient and extremely informative!
06/22/2025
I am so happy to have Dr. Mc Donald as my surgeon.
06/18/2025
She is phenomenal ands has an unbelievable bedside manner
06/10/2025
Good
06/06/2025
Medical conditions explained, all questions answered and recommendation explained fully. Very satisfied with the visit.
06/03/2025
Love Dr McDonald!!!
06/02/2025
Dr. Macdonald is conscientious, attentive and an excellent practitioner.
06/01/2025
Dr McDonald is awesome. She's knowledgeable and has excellent people skills
05/30/2025
Refined, attentive, knowledgeable, caring. Wonderful level of care.
05/28/2025
Dr McDonald is the best!!!!!!
05/23/2025
Dr McDonald was very professional, warm, personable and thorough in her explanation of my condition. Her advise was noted, I look forward to her being my Doctor.
05/21/2025
Dr McDonald is a breathe of fresh air. Very knowledge and super pleasant
05/20/2025
Always good.
05/20/2025
The doctor was excellent
05/17/2025
The care providers were excellent in explaining and answering my questions. I would absolutely recommend Baptist to anyone that I meat or hear about them or their family members needed a facility for this purpose 100%.
05/14/2025
Doctor explained me about next treatment how the team was going to call me and make an appointment for me. Today is Tuesday and no one c contacted me so far.
05/11/2025
Dr. McDonald is an angel. She has walked me through breast cancer & my experience with her has been only positive. So glad she is the one who managed my care during this scary time of my life
05/09/2025
Please see previous comments. Dr McDonald was great. She Is professional & personable.
05/06/2025
Dr. McDonald is very personable and caring.
05/06/2025
Will recommend at any time
05/03/2025
Dr McDonald could not have been better, what an angel.
05/03/2025
Dr McDonald is very thorough and very caring.
04/22/2025
As I mentioned in survey earlier I love Dr McDonald
04/16/2025
Extremely thoughtful
04/15/2025
If you get in to see Dr. McDonald, you hit the lottery and the staff is fabulous
03/28/2025
Great
03/26/2025
I am very happy with my care!
03/20/2025
Excellent doctor. Takes time to answer any questions and offer any advice
03/18/2025
Dr MacDonald is excellent
03/11/2025
I was deeply touched by the genuine sincerity and professionalism shown by Dr. McDonald and her entire team.
03/05/2025
The discussion of my issues went well. I got the answers to my concerns.
03/05/2025
Good
03/05/2025
Great experience with dr Mcdonald. She is warm, kind, knowledgeable and compassionate. A real asset to the hospital staff
03/04/2025
Doctor McDonald is awesome!!!!
02/28/2025
My doctor listens, is knowledgeable, and compassionate.
02/25/2025
Very caring
02/18/2025
I've recommended Dr. McDonald to many
02/14/2025
Dr McDonald was wonderful, she was empathetic, answered my questions about my possible reassurance of my breast cancer
02/13/2025
Dr. McDonald explained my diagnosis & treatment options, listened to my concerns & answered my questions. I feel like I'm in good hands.
02/12/2025
I had had some sleepless nights and major concerns.I. Needed desperately to see Dr. McDonnaldshe is one of my best cancer doctors. I trust her and always know, that she will give me the best advice that can be given! No matter what, I feel calm just being in the room with her.. I am in remission for two cancers and might have another.whatever happens, after talking with her though, I am sleeping better and she helped me. I love her.
02/09/2025
Excellent concern and explanation of possibilities, procedures and treatments. Dr McDonald came highly recommended and she did not disappoint.A definite 10/10.
02/09/2025
My experiences with Dr McDonald and Lynn's Cancer Institute as a whole have been exceptional and I would recommend both to anyone dealing with cancer.
01/31/2025
Dr mc Donald is the kindest brightest concerned and has the best bedside manner
01/29/2025
We were very impressed with Dr McDonald. She was very thorough in explaining everything.
01/27/2025
Dr. McDonald is a highly competent and caring physician. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions to my satisfaction. Her bedside manner is exceptional.
01/24/2025
Dr. McDonald is a caring and wonderful physician. She is one of the best doctors that I have ever been treated by.
01/24/2025
I recently reccommend Dr. Kerry Ann MacDonald to someone. She made an appointment, met with the doctor and had her surgery performed this past week.
01/24/2025
I appreciate your expertise for me
01/24/2025
Dr. McDonald always puts me at ease. Very caring and she always addresses any concerns . I am always at ease and confident when I leave.
01/22/2025
Excellent and caring and showing me that I am not just a number
01/13/2025
Good
01/01/2025
The best doctor!
12/26/2024
Dr. McDonald was highly recommended by every health care individual I encountered & it's easy to see why - she's amazing & gave me great peace of mind.
12/25/2024
After seeing Dr. McDonald I felt so much better, she gave me more hope and I felt connected with her. She definitely makes you feel you're in good hands.
12/22/2024
Very much so a great experience
12/21/2024
Dr MacDonald Is wonderful, kind, patient, caring
12/20/2024
Would never hesitate to recommend Dr McDonald.
12/17/2024
One of the best doctors I have had the pleasure to meet. I will recomend Dr. McDonald's to my loved ones. I trust her as a Dictor, a medical professional and as a human being. I am blessed to be under her care.
12/14/2024
She informed me if my condition what the next step will be . She took her time and answered all my questions . Never felt rushed .
11/30/2024
Good
11/29/2024
The world needs Dr Mcdonald. She is competent, kind and compassionate. I pray that the LORD continue to shine through her.
11/21/2024
I would highly recommend Dr. MacDonald. So very caring and she explained everything thoroughly. Awesome doctor with a great bedside manner!
11/19/2024
Dr McDonald is very caring
11/15/2024
Dr. McDonald was kind, explained my issues thoroughly, and called me to make sure I made an appointment to see her just before surgery.
11/13/2024
Dr Macdoald is wonderful
11/12/2024
Great
11/12/2024
Very good
11/08/2024
I love Dr. McDonald tenfold! She's the most caring, educated breast surgeon, ever
10/25/2024
Dr. McDonald was fantastic. Due to my history I was nervous, apprehensive and scared, and the doctor was so compassionate. She took the time to understand why I was feeling the way I was and she was not dismissive. I felt she genuinely cared about what I was going through. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
10/21/2024
Dr. McDonald made sure that I understood everything.
10/11/2024
Dr. McDonald was very kind and impressive.
10/08/2024
Honestly can't say enough good things- like anyone else who hears her name- about Dr MacDonald
10/06/2024
100% knowledgeable and professional with compassion and understanding
10/01/2024
Best visit to a doctor ever. Great bed side manner, very very conformable, knowledgeable and empathetic
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