Ruth McDonald, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Female
Type of Specialist Pediatric Nephrologist
Special Expertise
  • Kidney Disease
  • Transplant Medicine-Kidney
Admitting Hospital(s) Seattle Children's Hospital
Ranked #4 in Pediatrics: Nephrology
Nationally Ranked in 10 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Pediatric Nephrology
2005
Obtained Medical Degree From University of Minnesota
1987
Residency(ies)
Pediatrics
Chldns Hosp & Med Ctr
Seattle, WA
1988 - 1990
Fellowship(s)
Pediatric Nephrology
Chldns Hosp & Med Ctr
Seattle, WA
1990 - 1993
Faculty Appointment
Assoc Prof
Pediatrics
Univ Wash
ATD

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