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Regional Medical Director David McDonald, M.D.
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Dr. McDonald is currently the Medical Director of the Detox Unit at Cenikor Deer Park. He was originally born in Canada before moving to the US to establish a long career and family practice. He has a passion for helping others that struggle with substance use disorder and is working with Cenikor as we expand our medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program.
His educational background includes an MD degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario as well as a Master’s in Medical Management from Tulane University. After graduation, he proceeded to practice family medicine for six years in Trenton, Ontario.
From 1977 until the present day, Dr. McDonald has established a family practice in Pasadena, Texas, where he continues to excel in his field while assisting Cenikor in delivering the best treatment programs for our clients.