Rusty McDonald, PA-C
My specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Sports medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Joints
- Arthritis
- Shoulder injuries and disorders
Rusty McDonald, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sports medicine. Professional interests include joint replacement, shoulder injuries and arthritis care.
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Hometown: Columbia Heights, MN
Best part of my work: I enjoy seeing my patients' mobility and pain improve with treatments and surgeries.
Why I became a provider: To help people. I enjoy orthopedics because I can help to greatly improve a person's quality of life when we can control pain and improve mobility.
Practice philosophy: I take the time to provide individualized care to improve patients' pain and mobility, which will improve their life.
What I tell friends and family: Stay as active as you are able - continue to strive.
How I spend my free time: Watching the Vikings win, cooking and traveling.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Orthopedics
- Sports medicine
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Football
- Spending time with family
- Traveling
Years of experience
- 24
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)