About Dr. Wendy McDonald
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Wendy Goodall McDonald, MD, is a caring and dedicated OB/GYN at Women’s Health Consulting IL, Chicago, providing care to women of all ages for general wellness, fertility concerns, pregnancy, and menopause. Dr. McDonald is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and she is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). She has advanced training in minimally invasive surgery and urogynecology.
Dr. McDonald earned her medical doctorate from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. She went on to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She is currently a member of the clinical faculty at Northwestern.
As a doctor, Dr. McDonald strives to provide holistic, patient-centered care informed by the best available research and clinical guidelines. When working with patients, she enjoys building intimate relationships and truly listening to her patients’ concerns so she has a better understanding of each woman’s unique desires and needs.
In-network insurances
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Other popular visit reasons
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
General Consultation
Infertility Consultation
Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
Menstrual Cramp(s)
OB-GYN Consultation
Weight Loss Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
General Consultation
Infertility Consultation
Practice
Women's Health Consulting
Office locations
1 of 2
Education and background
Board certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education and training
- Medical School - Northwestern University, Doctor of Medicine
- Rush University Medical Center, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional memberships
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1114186038
Patient reviews
Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.63
Bedside manner
4.93
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I loved Dr. McDonald! She had an excellent bedside manner and I felt very comfortable sharing any concerns with her.
July 10, 2025Jasmine G.Verified patient
Had a great appt with Dr. McDonald. She was very attentive and offered me a variety of options for what I was looking for.
January 24, 2025Sivapriya V.Verified patient
Dr McDonald has a warm and sincere demeanor. I was very comfortable seeing her as a new patient and highly recommend her.
December 12, 2024Gloria B.Verified patient
I love my provider, and my appointment was not long at all. All of my concerns were addressed and I felt heard.
April 7, 2025Meriem M.Verified patient
DenWendy McDonald is excellent. Friendly. Professional. Relatable. Knowledgeable. Empathetic. Excellent service.
More than 1 year agoPatricia H.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald is fantastic. Extremely informative and supportive. I highly recommend her.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I simply appreciate the transparency. The full disclosure so that I could make the best decision for me and my body.
January 13, 2024Akilah B.Verified patient
Wendy was a wonderful therapist, helping me feel comfortable and considered throughout the process.
February 10, 2025Amanda C.Verified patient
The office staff makes the visit enjoyable. Dr. McDonald comes highly recommended.
September 8, 2025LaTonda H.Verified patient
Great doctor! I felt safe and heard with her! Super nice & cool.
March 3, 2026Aja K.Verified patient
Great Dr. , listened to my concerns, and addressed them. Super sweet, and friendly! Love the staff as well.
February 28, 2024Initials hidden
Amazing, informative experience with Dr McDonald. I felt seen, cared for and heard.
May 6, 2025Samara W.Verified patient
A scheduling snafu occured and she was able to fix it quickly. I highly recommend this Doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Gentle and Fast! Best experience I’ve ever had! I’m no longer scared to get my yearly exam
October 7, 2024Deanca C.Verified patient
Smooth process, personable staff, down to earth doctor and extremely professional.
January 29, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. McDonald was amazing. Answered all my questions and took amazing care of me.
February 6, 2025Merissa W.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald is amazing! Love her down to earth personality and how knowledgeable she is!
July 24, 2024Raven K.Verified patient
Very happy I found her! Looking forward to my follow up appointment.
Less than 1 year agoLauren J.Verified patient
Excellent bedside manner.
Warm, friendly staff.
Clean and neat office.
More than 1 year agoKellie G.Verified patient
Friendly, knowledgeable physician. Wait time was acceptable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. McDonald was pleasant, knowledgeable, and made me very comfortable.
July 11, 2024Initials hidden
The doctor warm friendly understanding and genuinely wants to help you
May 17, 2024Michelle C.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald was amazing! Would absolutely recommend this practice!
January 11, 2024Jillian T.Verified patient
I had such an amazing experience. Everyone was truly wonderful.
April 2, 2024Alanna W.Verified patient
Excellent experience with Dr. McDonald ! I highly recommend her!
October 23, 2023Initials hidden
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July 27, 2023Sylvia C.Verified patient
Great visit
April 26, 2026Taya B.Verified patient
Good Experience
April 24, 2026Pamela T.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald is a wonderful doctor who works with a friendly staff. You will be able to ask all of your questions and concerns and not feel rushed.
March 20, 2026Jalisa H.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald is friendly, understanding, and honest. She takes time to sit down with you and answer every question, give advice, and provide referrals if needed—even when her office is extremely busy. She is the best doctor!
Less than 3 months agoInitials hidden
Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald was fantastic as I heard she would be. I was able to get a last minute appointment and was so happy I did. If you have PCOS, you know how arduous the journey is from first signs of the disorder, to being formally diagnosed, and then finally getting proper treatment. Studies show it could take six doctors before someone with PCOS is properly diagnosed. For me, it took eight. So with that comes angst and anxiety around being truly heard about issues concerning your health. This visit was primarily to establish care as I am new to the city. Dr. McDonald listened attentively to my full health history and even though she didn't follow the same structure as my prior doctor, she said she would help to get me back on the routine because she saw how much it helped me. Even if that meant she had to do work on my behalf with the insurance companies. This was actually the best experience I've had with a doctor.
January 27, 2026Kirby J.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald is amazing as always.
January 27, 2026O. Nyeri A.Verified patient
Dr Mcdonald was extremely caring and helpful, made me feel safe and heard, moved at my pace and compassionately walked me through every step of the process. Highly recommend if you have anxiety related to pelvic exams.
December 12, 2025Rachel J.Verified patient
Excellent doctor and service. I'm glad I booked with this provider. They are very knowledgeable and put me at ease during the appointment. I highly recommend Dr. McDonald!
Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
Dr McDonald was recommended to me by my former OB/Gyne and she is just the kind of doctor I need. Willing to listen, great feedback and attentive. Thank you Dr. McDonald!
September 24, 2025Tonya H.Verified patient
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Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr, McDonald listens and provides feedback regarding questions/concerns. Get a good laugh in. Most importantly, I leave pleased and in good spirits that I am in good care. She’s great.
September 6, 2025Lori S.Verified patient
A great experience. Everyone in the office with very friendly, and professional. Dr. McDonald is a great OBGYN and clearly prioritizes her patients' well-being and their concerns.
August 26, 2025A UVerified patient
I have a lot of anxiety around Dr. appointments, particularly OBGYN but Dr. McDonald is wonderful and has a great bedside manner. She didn't try to push one solution my way but was more open to working through things holistically. I really appreciated it. I told her I was nervous and she was so kind. Highly recommend!
July 11, 2025Initials hidden
Really liked Dr McDonald. She is a good listener, has excellent bedside manners and really wanted to find out what I was expecting from the appointment.
June 3, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. McDonald has a great bedside manner and made me feel very comfortable. She offered up suggestions to best access my health which I appreciated.
May 9, 2025Sara P.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald is awesome. She’s very personal but also straight forward. After listening to my symptoms and reviewing my imaging, she gave me next steps right away.
April 30, 2025Amari W.Verified patient
If you are looking for a caring down to earth doctor look no further. She is the best and doesn’t make you feel pressured but valued and important.
April 8, 2025Lindsay J.Verified patient
Been seeing Dr. McDonald for about two years. She’s pretty thorough and good about exploring options and approaches to treatment.
April 7, 2025Rhonda M.Verified patient
Fantastic experience!
February 25, 2025KIDEDA R.Verified patient
The staff were friendly and efficient. Dr. Mc Donald was friendly, professional and made me feel very comfortable with my overdue exam and also aware of keeping the appointment on time! Which was a plus! My first time here and so happy to find this place from watching WGN ‘s Daytime Show which Dr. Mc Donald is a regular on the show for women’s health segments! She also a talented rapper! ??
February 7, 2025Eileen D.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald is absolutely exceptional. She is knowledgeable, proactive, caring, and just simply world class. I beyond grateful for her because she saved my life.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Wendy McDonald is an incredible Doctor. So much so, that my entire friend group has referred one another over the years to be their Gynecologist. She’s intentional, smart, and an incredibly comforting person. I look forward to going to her for years to come.
February 3, 2025Shaquelle G.Verified patient
I’ve been with Dr.McDonald for the last 8 years and I just love her. She always makes me feel comfortable and I can talk to her about anything. Also I have sent all 3 of my daughters to her and they love her.
January 27, 2025Latia A.Verified patient
Dr. McDonald took the time to hear all of my concerns and gave great advice and talked through everything with me. I highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
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