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About Dr. McDonald

The human side of healing

Dr. Kyle McDonald in navy scrubs, arms crossed.

Dr. Kyle McDonald, DO

Osteopathic Physician

Dr. McDonald is an osteopathic physician, former multisport and collegiate athlete, and lifelong student of how the body moves and heals. His approach is grounded in curiosity, respect for the body’s ability to adapt, and a commitment to helping people get back to what matters most.

His story

Why he does what he does

Dr. McDonald grew up in Cadillac, Michigan, surrounded by teachers and coaches, and developed a lifelong appreciation for movement and athletics. He played basketball at Albion College before working as a personal trainer and assistant basketball coach prior to medical school.

As a survivor of stage 4 melanoma, Dr. McDonald understands firsthand how profoundly health challenges can change a person’s life. That experience shaped his perspective on patient care, and inspired the meaning behind Resilience.

Trained to help

Education that informs care

Dr. McDonald earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

That training, combined with years of caring for patients of all ages and activity levels, shapes how he evaluates, treats, and helps patients move forward.

Training

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016
  • Residency, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, 2019

His approach

How his background shapes your care

  • A thorough understanding: Looking beyond where it hurts to understand how your body moves and functions.

  • Specialized, hands-on care: Osteopathic treatment designed to restore motion, reduce pain, and improve function.

  • Care tailored to you: A treatment plan built around your goals, needs, and lifestyle.

  • Tools for lasting progress: Movement, education, and practical strategies to help you continue moving forward.

Resilience is finding a way forward, regardless of where you're at.

Dr. Kyle McDonald, DO

Ready when you are

What to do next

Now seeing patients in Rockford, Michigan. He is taking names now. Leave yours and you’ll hear back to set up a time.