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Office
Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation
4860 Y Street, Suite 3850
Sacramento, CA 95817Phone+1 916-734-2923Fax+1 916-734-7838
Summary
- Craig McDonald, M.D. is a Professor of Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of California Davis. He is an internationally recognized expert in the clinical management, rehabilitation, and precision therapeutics for children and adults with muscle diseases. He has been a pioneer in the development of novel outcome measures for clinical trials in disabled populations. He is widely known for his expertise in the treatment and evaluation of children and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). He leads the Cooperative International Neuromuscular Research Group (CINRG) Duchenne Natural History Study, a collaborative effort which has made seminal contributions to the elucidation of the natural history of DMD and validation of the clinical endpoints now used in clinical trials of DMD throughout the world. Recently he led the first cell therapy trial in DMD and has he has helped design international multicenter gene therapy trials for muscular dystrophies.
Education & Training
- University of Washington/Seattle Children's HospitalChief Residency, Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1991 - 1992
- University of WashingtonResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1989 - 1992
- University of Washington Graduate SchoolMaster's, Rehabilitation Medicine, 1989 - 1991
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1989
- University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1987
- Stanford UniversityA.B., Human Biology, with Thesis Honors and Distinction, 1978 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Neuromuscular Medicine
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 2023 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award nationally Clinical Research Forum, 2023
- UC Davis Hibbard Williams Extraordinary Achievement Award in Recognition of Lifetime Commitment and Service to the School of Medicine. UC Davis School of Medicine, 2023
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., 2015-2023
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 266 citationsLong-term effects of glucocorticoids on function, quality of life, and survival in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a prospective cohort studyCraig M. McDonald, Erik K Henricson, Richard T. Abresch, Tina Duong, Nanette C. Joyce
Lancet. 2017-11-22 - 34 citationsEfficacy and Safety of Vamorolone vs Placebo and Prednisone Among Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Michela Guglieri, Paula R Clemens, Seth J Perlman, Edward C Smith, Iain Horrocks
JAMA Neurology. 2022-10-01 - 82 citationsLongitudinal pulmonary function testing outcome measures in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Long-term natural history with and without glucocorticoids.Cinrg investigators for PubMed
Neuromuscular Disorders. 2017-10-01
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