About the Doctor

James Donaghey, D.M.D., M.S.

Dr. James Donaghey is a specialist in orthodontics. This means that he is a dental specialist who has completed an advanced post-doctoral course, accredited by the American Dental Association, of at least two academic years in the specialty of orthodontics. Dr. Donaghey has been providing the highest quality orthodontic care to the people of Mobile for over 20 years. He is a graduate of Loyola University and the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Dr. Donaghey then continued his specialty training at St. Louis University Department of Graduate Orthodontics, where he received his Master of Science degree in Dentistry and was co-recipient of the J.P. Marshall Award as outstanding orthodontic resident. His wide range of professional memberships include: the Mobile Area Dental Society, Alabama Dental Association, American Dental Association, Alabama Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists. In addition, Dr. Donaghey has:

  • Served all offices, including president, of the Mobile Area Dental Society and the Alabama Association of Orthodontists.
  • Served on the Board of Directors of the Southern Association of Orthodontists and is currently a Delegate to the American Association of Orthodontists.
  • Served on the School Board and Parish Council at Corpus Christi Parish in Mobile.
  • Worked on the Catholic Charities Annual Fund Drive for over 22 years, serving as Archdiocesan Chairman of the Catholic Charities Fund Drive, 2005.
  • Served on the Board of Education of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School and is currently on the Archdiocesan Board of Education.
  • Is a member of the DuBourg Society of Saint Louis University.

Dr. Donaghey and his wife, Joanne, have four children. Three have completed college degrees or post graduate education, and another daughter attends McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. Dr. Donaghey has run local road races for years, and has completed 16 marathons.