Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Douglas McDonald, MD
Dr. Douglas McDonald, MD is a Board-Certified Family Physician, and started a successful family practice in Redmond, Washington after completing his residency in 1985. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine.
He says “I have always been interested in discovering the scientific evidence behind the treatments and therapies we employ—to find out what is actually true. I combine that with an excitement and fascination with the research supporting therapies aimed at wellness, disease prevention and optimal aging management. I consider this to be the cutting edge of medicine, rather than some ‘alternative’ or fringe branch of medicine.” As a result, he began studying the emerging field of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and has been certified since 2014. He has treated many patients in the last three decades, with humor and compassion, and finds it fascinating, rewarding, and gratifying.
He retired from his practice of family medicine with Swedish in March 2021 and is excited to carry on helping patients improve their quality of life, as well as reduce the risk of degenerative disease, as they travel through the aging process. He has a particular interest and specialization in longevity. He has patients from across the country who are enjoying improved energy and well-being through the science-based use of bioidentical hormones.
Unsurprisingly, this has led to developing progressive expertise in other interventions, such as peptide treatment and use of evidence-based supplements, to live as healthy and vigorously as possible as people get older.
He and his wife Karen, reside in Cle Elum, Washington. Although Dr. McDonald grew up in the greater Seattle area, his family roots are in Cle Elum. His grandfather was a coal miner in Ronald, his father grew up here, and he spent much time gathering mushrooms, fishing Lake Cle Elum, and enjoying family holidays in the area.
He looks forward to lazy sunny days fishing the rivers, exploring the region on mountain bike and foot, and getting involved in the community.
Dr. Douglas McDonald, MD is a Board-Certified Family Physician, and started a successful family practice in Redmond, Washington after completing his residency in 1985. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine.
He says “I have always been interested in discovering the scientific evidence behind the treatments and therapies we employ—to find out what is actually true. I combine that with an excitement and fascination with the research supporting therapies aimed at wellness, disease prevention and optimal aging management. I consider this to be the cutting edge of medicine, rather than some ‘alternative’ or fringe branch of medicine.” As a result, he began studying the emerging field of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and has been certified since 2014. He has treated many patients in the last three decades, with humor and compassion, and finds it fascinating, rewarding, and gratifying.
He retired from his practice of family medicine with Swedish in March 2021 and is excited to carry on helping patients improve their quality of life, as well as reduce the risk of degenerative disease, as they travel through the aging process. He has a particular interest and specialization in longevity. He has patients from across the country who are enjoying improved energy and well-being through the science-based use of bioidentical hormones.
Unsurprisingly, this has led to developing progressive expertise in other interventions, such as peptide treatment and use of evidence-based supplements, to live as healthy and vigorously as possible as people get older.
He and his wife Karen, reside in Cle Elum, Washington. Although Dr. McDonald grew up in the greater Seattle area, his family roots are in Cle Elum. His grandfather was a coal miner in Ronald, his father grew up here, and he spent much time gathering mushrooms, fishing Lake Cle Elum, and enjoying family holidays in the area.
He looks forward to lazy sunny days fishing the rivers, exploring the region on mountain bike and foot, and getting involved in the community.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
