John Clifton McDonald

I met Dr. McDonald in April 1971 when I was having peritoneal dialysis. He just walked in introduced himself and ask me when my family could come to New Orleans to be tested. I didn't even realize at the time that I had been approved for a transplant and that he was going to be my surgeon. This was the perfect doctor for me. He did my surgery on June 1, 1971, and prayerfully this June it will be 50 years since. At the time of my transplant, I only had a few days to live. The doctors that...

As a Surgery intern at Tulane in 1974 I knew that I knew virtually nothing and one night finding myself with some bleeding from an AV fistula on a dyalysis patient over at Baptist Hospital I knew I needed help. When I called Dr McDonald he asked if I thought I could put in a figure of 8 stitch. I was a little uncertain , he apparently could tell and before I could hem and haw around and further embarrass myself he stated he would come on over (this was late at night.) I expected to be...

Dr. McDonald, your larger than life menatlity and constant resolve to question the accepted truth has always inspired my pursuit for medical knowledge. The exam of the ABD-OM-EN, and the ideal persona of a physician, rest in peace my professor and mentor.

I think I speak for all former surgical residents when I say I am extremely proud to have been trained by Dr McDonald. He is, and will always be, "our chairman." I am honored and humbled to call him my mentor.

My wife (who also trained at LSUHSC) and I will always hold a special place in our heart for this man, who treated us with true kindness and grace. We still enjoy fond memories of our time there, due in no small part to our interactions with Dr McDonald and his family.

On behalf of the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, we wish to express our deepest sympathy for Dr. McDonald's family. We will be ever so grateful for his prodigious contributions to organ procurement and transplantation. He truly is a legend and his legacy will transcend the test of time....S.Boudreau/LOPA

Yesterday's visitation was both a tribute and celebration of the extraordinary life of Dr. McDonald. As the State Rep. for District 9, I was honored to share the fondness and appreciation for the countless contributions both to education and health care that Dr.McDonald so apply provided LSUMC and N.W.Louisiana. My connection to Dr.McDonald was primarily through Billy Montgomery and my wife Lynette Burns who was Coaches legislative assistant. They always praised him and had an honest...

My Condolences to the McDonald family.
Truly this man will be missed. I remember Dr.McDonald when I worked in Hospital Admmitting. He was wonderful with the patients and very pleasant to speak to. To his nieces, Susan and Angie, Uncle Tommy and I extend our sympathy. Martha Adams, LSUHSC.