Saw Dr McDonald first in September 2025 with severe back soreness - he listened to my concerns and we agreed a monitor approach (I stress the "we" in that he discussed and guided rather than lectured) issues at L3/L4 and L4/L5 - then again in December 2025 after 6 weeks of being unable to stand due to constant pain down my left leg - was admitted 3 days later, operated on Friday morning and awoke pain free on Saturday less than 24 hours later - cannot speak highly enough of his skills and professionalism. It is rare to find someone with his combination of skiil and compassion - no question is too dumb. Has changed my life from feeling doomed to walking with an aid the rest of my life to returning to an active lifestyle (with suitable controls) - Brilliant - Thank you Dr McDonald read more