Orthopedics, General Surgery, Sports Medicine: Cartilage Preservation and Restoration, Shoulder Arthroplasty
Greenville, NC
4.8
860 Ratings
399 Comments
Dr. Christopher McDowell is Orthopaedic East’s newest fellowship-trained orthopedic physician. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Massachusetts, where he also supported the team physicians of the Boston Red Sox.
Dr. Christopher McDowell is Orthopaedic East’s newest fellowship-trained orthopedic physician. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Massachusetts, where he also supported the team physicians of the Boston Red Sox.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Thanks. Dr. McDowell, good attention,good surgery!
Sep-2024
He was great and very easy to talk to..
Sep-2024
He was very nice , was a good visit thank you
Sep-2024
Very nice and professional.
Sep-2024
Seemed a little flippant....maybe just overworked.
Sep-2024
Dr McDowell is not only knowledgeable he is also empathetic and compassionate.
Sep-2024
Excellent provider
Sep-2024
very quick but thorough!
Sep-2024
Very nice and helpful. And knowledgeable
Sep-2024
Love. This dr
Sep-2024
This Dr. Is down to earth, an excellent listener and communicates exceptionally well .
Sep-2024
Chris makes you feel at home and He's a Joy to be around 😀🙏😀
Sep-2024
Dr McDowell is the greatest! He had a great bedside manner after my total knee replacement. He answered all my questions before surgery and post op. He is the BEST!
Sep-2024
My visit was dealt with very quickly and I didn’t have to wait long for the doctor.
He was very straight forward and took care of my needs
Aug-2024
Very informative an easing my anxiety
over my Shoulder injury. Thank you 👍
Aug-2024
Answered my questions and provided options.
Sep-2024
Was Very worried about my surgery for a while. But meeting & talking to Dr.McDowell before surgery he actually put us @ ease. Still healing be but in a good way.
Aug-2024
Dr. McDowell is great! He treats the entire problem not just the pain! My Husband and I both love him!
Aug-2024
Real good doctor that done a real good job on both of my shoulders
Aug-2024
Wonderful.
Aug-2024
Dr McDowell is a great doctor.
Aug-2024
Dr. McDowell provided excellent care for me. I am thankful that he made sure I understand and knew what to expect. Thank you!!
Aug-2024
Answered my question's as honestly as he could. Did not make any guarantees and acknowledged my concerns!
Aug-2024
Quick informative and thoughtful!
Aug-2024
Excellent
Aug-2024
Very professional and caring
Aug-2024
Listened to concerns and educated me as well as treating my problem
Aug-2024
The doctor was very kind and personable. I felt very comfortable with him and will return for future visits.
Aug-2024
I really like this doctor.
Aug-2024
Excellent personality, listens and not dismissive.
Aug-2024
Excellent in every way ❤️
Aug-2024
He was very kind and listened to me and answered my questions. I appreciated his thiughts and concerns. He offered me a choice of help. Thank you Dr McDowell
Aug-2024
Dr. McDowell is so kind and concerned as he provides excellent care.
Aug-2024
He explained everything thoroughly, answered my questions, and was pleasant as well.
Aug-2024
So far so good.😎
Aug-2024
Very personable, explains everything
Aug-2024
Quick, thorough and friendly
Aug-2024
Chelsea, The one that helped me to schedule my surgery. She was very knowledgeable in her job. She was very pleasant to work with. 🤗
Aug-2024
Professional. Patient with my mama. Encouraging. To the point. TY
Aug-2024
He was great on very little notice
Aug-2024
Excellent doctor patient manners. Experience with information and gives informative information regarding treatment 😊
Aug-2024
Dr. McDowell has such a fantastic professional personality.
He explains everything so it that
I left knowing I was in good good professional hands.
Aug-2024
Always professional, and I want to recommend him to everyone I know.. he is so thorough.
Aug-2024
Awesome Surgeon
Jul-2024
I was very pleased seeing him for my first time.
Jul-2024
Really nice. I will return for future treatments.
Jul-2024
Wonderful doctor!
Jul-2024
Very professional, caring, and great bedside manner. My first visit with him and it was very pleasant.
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Jul-2024
He is very kind, has a great bedside manner and I have been very pleased with all of my interactions with him.
Jul-2024
Very friendly
Jul-2024
McD is the best
Jul-2024
Listened to my concerns. Didn't rush the appointment.
Jul-2024
Very professional, punctual,and concerned. Being my first time I was very pleased with all the staff. They were very pleasant.
Jul-2024
Rushed in and out.
Condition not clearly explained.
Shoulder still hurts after being told it wouldn't.
Given cortisone shot to repair "arthritis and torn rotator cuff".
Given no plan for moving forward to prevent further injury or reinjury.
Jul-2024
Very professional, caring and respectful.
Jul-2024
I appreciate his professionalism and work as a physician but I also appreciate how personable he is. It helps me to feel less anxiety when getting shots on my knees.
Jul-2024
My appt was at 1, he came in at 1:40. He was very nice and hopefully the injection will work.
Jul-2024
Was kind and caring
Jul-2024
Thoughtful, thorough and professional!! Great Doctor!! Would never go to anyone else.
Jul-2024
Very professional and caring. He did an excellent job explaining and preparing me for the procedure. So far he’s been outstanding.
Jul-2024
Friendly and knowledgeable.
Jul-2024
Wonderful! Could not be more pleased!
Jul-2024
Very good surgeon, explains everything and really makes you feel confident
Jul-2024
Very nice and professional.
Jul-2024
Very attentive and good bedside manner.
Jul-2024
Was pleased with the shot
Jul-2024
Everything was fine with the doctor; however, it did seem to take a bit longer getting through the process to see the doctor.
Jul-2024
Very good thanks alot
Jul-2024
Chris is a great surgeon. He listens and shows empathy.
Jul-2024
Very thorough and knowledgeable of my situation. I felt like he gave me options to choose from instead of pushing me to “one” option. Very easy going and pleasant.
Jul-2024
So Nice he left me with a smile on my face my visit went very well
Jun-2024
Dr. McDowell was very nice and very respectful during examination and was careful not to cause pain when assessing the problem area.
Jun-2024
He was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Jun-2024
Good checkup. Good talk, good job, 👍
Jun-2024
Great doc!
Jun-2024
Very Friendly; Gave me attention; Talked with to and not at me. I’m very appreciative!
Jun-2024
He is patient friendly and very down to earth.
Jun-2024
Down to earth and compassionate Dr. Who listens, understands your concerns and responds to your questions. I didn't feel rushed nor did he doubt my symptoms or try and excuse this feeling for that etc. I believe I made the right decision moving my orthopaedic care concerning my rotator cuffs to his care.
Jun-2024
Very professional great staff all the way around doc freat
Jun-2024
Professional, focused on treatment, gave choices
Jun-2024
Dr. McDowell thank you and your team for taking care of me, I am recovering now got a way to go..
Jun-2024
He is such a nice,compassionate , and caring doctor. I have been totally satisfied with his work with me. would recommend him and his staff to anyone.
Jun-2024
Thank u for everything u did for me everything went well
Jun-2024
He was very professional and caring.
Jun-2024
Awesome dr
Jun-2024
Professional but warm and friendly greeting his patients
Jun-2024
Very though in explaining everything in a way that I could understand, by showing me the xray and answering all of my questions.
Jun-2024
Dr McDowell,is a patient's dr.he at no time tried to rush me back to work,but allowed me to feel comfortable in my pain,and the time it is still taking me to heal
Jun-2024
Very patient and informative. Made me feel very comfortable.
Jun-2024
Wasn't listen to me just rush me off unprofessional
Jun-2024
he was very nice and explained everything well.
Jun-2024
He did nothing for me as recommended by another Doctor I do ask if I were to go back to your clinic that I could see another provider
Jun-2024
Awesome place great people and great work I loved that I just made my appointment two days ago and he was very helpful and helped me with my knee problems I will recommend them to anyone with pain thank them all they have a great team
Jun-2024
Excellent. I felt very comfortable with him. He is laid back, nice and he explained everything that was going to be done for my surgery.
Jun-2024
Dr. McDowell is the best!
Jun-2024
Very knowledgeable doctor! Thorough and very caring!
Jun-2024
Easy to talk to.
Explained x-rays succinctly
Answered all my questions
Gave me insight into future with knee
Jun-2024
Great Dr.
Jun-2024
Dr McDowell is very Professional and thorough. He genuinely cares for the well being of his patients and that is rare to find! You couldn’t be in better hands.
Jun-2024
Thank you Dr. McDowell for your attention to details regarding my appointment.
Jun-2024
Explained my condition to me and was friendly
Jun-2024
Kind and knowledgeable. I felt confident in his able to care for me. He made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. I was very pleased with the care I received.
Jun-2024
Very nice
Jun-2024
Honest and straight forward like it should be.
Jun-2024
Highly pleased.
Jun-2024
Excellent
Jun-2024
Dr McDowell was very professional, polite, courteous and articulate during my visit.
May-2024
Friendly, to the point, I like that
May-2024
Great guy when 1st meeting him I was not impressed but over the few visits afterwards he changed my mind
May-2024
Always great to see Dr. McDowell. First rate care.
May-2024
Very personalable and explicit with answering questions and explanations of treatment plan!
May-2024
Professional caring listening knowledgeable
May-2024
This young man has the biggest heart and compassion and concern for his patients one of the best there is I’m grateful to him ❤️
May-2024
He was very professional and we enjoyed our conversation. I was able to identify his profession since I had a professional association (MSU) in the College of OSPATHIC MED.
WE ENJOYED THE CONVERSATION. I RESPECT HIS PRACTICE.
May-2024
Came in room did not introduce himself or identify himself. Was not very personable. Everyone we saw today acted as if they hated their job.
May-2024
Great physician, I’ve been very impressed with his medical care since my initial visit through surgery and recovery! Highly recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic care.
May-2024
Always seems to be in a hurry. Only spends 5 minutes with me each visit.
May-2024
Great guy,good job
May-2024
Excellent very pleased satisfied t for sure!!!! Thanks !!!!
May-2024
Very informative and answered all our questions. Doesn’t mess around. Gives a straight answer about what needs to happen.
May-2024
His really came to life after a few visits…. At first alittle shy now very kind and wanting to help…
May-2024
Took time to explain my upcoming surgery in terms I could understand.
May-2024
Always on time
Apr-2024
Professional surgeon and a professional staff.
Highly recommend this practice.
Apr-2024
Dr. McDowell was very professional, very knowlegable, his bedside manner was excellent, a very good surgeon.
Apr-2024
My first time being Dr.McDowell patient .He was kind, made my husband and I feel comfortable. Couldn't feel the injection he gave me.
We highly recommend him. Had to many patients.
Apr-2024
He is an AWESOME Dr.He listens and I'm well informed. I will recommend him to anyone.
Apr-2024
He is a great doctor. He is easy to talk to.
Apr-2024
Explained my x rays and possible tendon tear. Dr. McDowell listened to my concerns.
Apr-2024
He’s very interested in my situation and I didn’t feel rushed at all.
Mar-2024
First time with him. I was very comfortable with him.
Mar-2024
He listen to me and show’s companion.
Mar-2024
Dr McDowell listened to my concerns and together we arrived at a course of treatment. He took time with me and answered all my questions.
Mar-2024
Great doc cheefull and funny
Mar-2024
He was very thorough, answered all my questions and provided a treatment plan. Highly recommend
Mar-2024
RELATABLE PROFESSIONAL.!
Mar-2024
Upbeat personality, gentle touch giving knee shot
Mar-2024
None of my concerns felt like they were seriously contemplated and the appointment felt very rushed. I was just recommended to see another provider but this appointment was pointless.
Mar-2024
ENJOYED MY FIRST TIME VISIT WITH DR.MCDOWELL. LOOKING FORWARD TO MY NEXT APPOINTMENT.
Mar-2024
Very pleasant easy to talk with straight down to business
Mar-2024
Great experience
Mar-2024
Very personable and professional
Mar-2024
Excellent surgeon! Takes time to explain during visits!
Mar-2024
Great doctor he explains everything to me in detail I would recommend him to a friend or family member
Mar-2024
Excellent provider! Dr McDowell was very kind, and willing to listen and help. I appreciated the care I received from him, his nurse and Radiology staff.
Mar-2024
Very perfessional, I would highly recommend
Mar-2024
Dr McDowell was the best!
Mar-2024
Dr. McDowell thank you for seeing me today about my concerns for left knee. I am satisfied with my visit. Thank You again for your time help and making my knee get better.
Mar-2024
Dr. McDowell listened to what I said. He did not make the appt feel rushed. I feel he was efficient and helpful.
Mar-2024
Great doctor. Very good bedside manner and skill.
Mar-2024
Oh wow he’s the best…. ever lookin like an overgrown college boy… hes got the kindest deposition…I think I’d let him work on me again…Anyway a true professional The Shoulder Man😉
Mar-2024
Dr. McDowell has been great both times I’ve seen him. Very straightforward, cut to the chase kind of guy. Assessed my injury, explained it thoroughly using the imaging, and answered all of my questions. Didn’t make me feel rushed at all. Only complaint is I was in the room for 30 mins even though I got brought back pretty quickly.
Feb-2024
Very friendly and thorough. Nice personality and same for his assistant.
Feb-2024
No problems with professional assessment and advice
Forgot to introduce self
Feb-2024
He sized up my medical needs quickly, and gave me relief quickly. I am very thankful for him.
Feb-2024
Professional and very pleasant.
Feb-2024
Great personality and related to the patient.
Feb-2024
Doctor did not seem interested in helping or provide pertinent information regarding issue. Only provided vague diagnosis with no details. Suggested ibuprofen to fix a pain issue that’s been on going for over a year? Wow. Unbelievable.
Feb-2024
Very nice doctor. He stays calm during challenging situations.
Feb-2024
Dr McDowell is the most awesome orthopedic surgeon doctor I have ever had. He and his assistant are very attentive and patient in listening to things about me that they noticed after coming into my room just minutes after I was put in the room. Always polite and friendly. So very knowledgeable when I have questions, of which I have asked ?’s at every visit. I drive from Mt. Olive to Greenville to my doctors here. Dr McDowell and the staff would receive a 100 stars and more if that was an option. I would and have highly recommended Dr McDowell and Orthopedics East every chance I get. Thank you all and have a blessed new year.
Feb-2024
Great pleasing personality and very helpful, found my problem and thanks to Dr. Chris.
Feb-2024
Dr. McDowell made us feel welcomed and not pushed out in a hurry. He took time to answer our questions and made us feel at ease.
Feb-2024
Dr. McDowell was pleasant enough. However, my appointment was for 8:20. I checked in at 8:15am. I was taken to the room fairly quickly, but then I did not get seen for almost 30 min. A little excessive for so early in the morning. A quick update by someone would have been helpful.
Thank you.
Feb-2024
Wonderful Dr
Feb-2024
Dr. McDowell was great !!! he explained everything and made me feel so much better. What a Blessing 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Jan-2024
First time appt. Was very attractive to my issues kind and friendly to talk to
Jan-2024
Dr. McDowell is a trustworthy professional who offers nuanced insight to all of my questions. I’ve asked him about everything ranging from clinical research on gold standards in the surgeon domain specific to my injury, to nutritional supplements, to medical devices to aid recovery, to workouts associated with maintaining muscle and optimizing recovery.. he’s always happy to take the time to answer and is very quick to respond. I am thrilled to have selected him as my surgeon, as my injury is severe and complex. He’s done excellent work.
Jan-2024
Great service, really takes the time and listens to my concerns. Really appreciate Dr. McDowell , for being professional and really courteous.
Jan-2024
Good service
Jan-2024
Great Doctor
Jan-2024
He was great. Very patient, informative and knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anyone.
Jan-2024
Thanks so much for the good news.
Jan-2024
Love Dr. McDowelll
Jan-2024
Very friendly and swift. I liked him a lot
Jan-2024
I feel like Dr McDowell really cares about the well being of his patients with professinalism and kindness.Thank you
Jan-2024
Excellent. Good with patient.
Jan-2024
Dr McDowell is very Personable and professional, I’m very satisfied with the care I received.
The Radiologist were also a good team of professionals.
Appreciation for the entire staff.
Thanks
Jan-2024
Wonderful visit. Dr McDowell was very helpful. Answered all of my questions
Jan-2024
Excellent manner very kind and I haven’t had surgery yet…afraid of surgery but hoping he does well.🫣😆😳
Jan-2024
My visit was pleasant Mr.McDowell was great and knew what was the problem so I would recommend him to my family
Jan-2024
Helpful and kind
Jan-2024
Awesome sauce 😎 Very professional
Jan-2024
Great Doctor!!! Thank you for your service and care!
Jan-2024
Very thorough, let me know what to expect when he does my surgery, I really like him for a Doctor
Jan-2024
Excellent doctor. Very pleased with results of knee problem.
Jan-2024
Great experience!! Answered all my questions
Jan-2024
Good bedside manner
Jan-2024
He was timely. He listened to me and got me in and out of there.
Jan-2024
A pleasure to see and be treated by!
Dec-2023
He’s to the point but takes the time to explain things to my daughter.
Dec-2023
Dr.McDowell provided comfort, stability and made me feel at ease about everything and explained procedures and understanding 💫💫💫💫💫
Dec-2023
Very professional and nice. Very pleased with his treatment.
Dec-2023
Takes his time to review and offer options. Compassionate care.
Dec-2023
Very personable and takes time to explain everything.
Dec-2023
Very polite, and he knows his profession.
Dec-2023
Careering
Dec-2023
Great visit, great doctor, I left feeling like I finally had a solution to my pain and I can finally have my life back
Dec-2023
Great Dr. he is always very good with my shoots in the knee.
Dec-2023
Great conversation
Dec-2023
Very professional and made me feel safe
Dec-2023
Absolutely great. Takes the time to listen to my problems. Most definitely recommend!
Dec-2023
He's very nice and a straight shooter....I fell over a year and a half ago and my sports medicine doctor kept sending me to physical therapy and my 1st visit with Dr. McDowell he saw the issue on my MRI and told me the resolution and got it done.
Dec-2023
Friendly, competent, considerate
Nov-2023
Such an amiable and capable dr.
Nov-2023
Thank you for being so helpful!!
Nov-2023
I enjoy talking to Dr McDowell.
Everything is going well.
Nov-2023
Very nice I would recommend Dr McDowell to family and friends
Nov-2023
Dr. McDowell is always professional, insightful, and welcoming to questions. He specifically has been helping me acquire an at home NMES unit to help me with my knee recovery. I appreciate his diligence and attitude about caring for his patients.
Nov-2023
I appreciate what you do and how well you do it. Thanks.
Nov-2023
Dr McDowell is wonderful.
I’m perplexed however as to why there are no wheelchairs at the entrance of an orthopedic office.
Nov-2023
Very
Nov-2023
Very unprofessional. Me, my wife, and son went for a checkup involving issues with my sons knee. Doctor McDowell walked in the room and proceeded to berate and blame me for not contacting UNC oncologist while waiting for MRI results. I’m thinking to myself why would I contact them if I don’t know the results. I didn’t receive a call from his nurses for a month regarding the issue, so I’m thinking everything is fine. He then proceeded to tell us that my son had a cancerous lesion in his right knee, in front of my 13 year old son. After that, he then attacked again about not scheduling a follow on appointment after the MRI. When my son had an X ray, his nurses called with results, which expected the same. After he walked out, we proceeded to comfort our soon who began to cry and became very confused. He then said the MRI results was sent to UNC weeks ago and blamed them for not contacting us. I think his leadership should really have a talk with him to see what’s going on with him.
Nov-2023
Very friendly, easy to talk to, and he explained what my daughter's symptoms meant, very well.
Nov-2023
He is the best
Nov-2023
Very kind
Excellent bedside manner
Nov-2023
I really liked him he spent a lot of time with me, & was really thorough
Nov-2023
Dr McDowell was very professional and has one of the best patients out care I've seen in a long time.
I would refer him to all my family and friends.
Nov-2023
Great beside manner. Listened to me and treated me like I knew my medical history. I would recommend him.
Nov-2023
He listened, he understood and answered my questions. We need more like him
Nov-2023
Awesome service; prior and post surgery. Highly recommended.
Nov-2023
Great experience. Very professional. Kept me well informed of my issue and how we were going address it.
Nov-2023
He made me feel better instantly after draining the fluid out of my knee and giving me the cortisol injection.
Nov-2023
Dr. McDowell is a true professional.
He was very informative and thorough when reviewing my MRI results for my knee injury. He was patient and enthusiastic to answer my questions, and provided honest, realistic feedback. After reading reviews about him and experiencing my treatment thus far, I’m happy he’s the guy who’s treating my injuries.
Oct-2023
Wonderful Doctor!!
Sep-2023
Great doctor -
Sep-2023
I’m very pleased with the care I get from Dr. McDowell.
Sep-2023
Very nice.
Sep-2023
One of thee best Orthopedic Surgeon in NC!
Sep-2023
I love my ortho Dr. He is so nice and he always takes the time to listen to me.
Sep-2023
Great MD. Professional and extremely knowledgeable. Makes sure I know the extent of my shoulder arthritis and all options that are open to me. Gives a very good, easy injection.
Sep-2023
Great doctor. Takes the time to explain diagnosis and treatment options.
Aug-2023
Very understanding, and comforting to your personal needs
Aug-2023
He WAS THE BEST, I have NOTHING else to say, but HE WAS THE BEST.
Aug-2023
Great MD
Aug-2023
very friendly, explains what he's doing, asked if I had any questions and he answered them.
Aug-2023
Very professional! I loved how he doesn’t talk over your head. He’s down to earth and makes you feel comfortable and at ease!! Big change from what I’ve been used to in Greenville.
Aug-2023
He was amazing and the injection process was painless
Aug-2023
I really like him and was good to me. He's a sharp doc.
Aug-2023
Great doctor. Knows his stuff.
Aug-2023
The best!!
Jul-2023
I had a reverse total shoulder replacement. My experiences and results have been excellent. I have absolutely no complaints. He is also kind and respectful, and took time to answer all my questions. All in all it has been a positive experience and I would highly recommend him.
Aug-2023
10/10 recommend. He listens and discusses options. Excellent experience with him
Jul-2023
Very good bed side manner.
Jul-2023
Dr McDowell takes the time to explain everything, including the next step. He operated in my knee last year, with fantastic results. I highly recommend him and the staff at Orthopaedics East.
Jul-2023
We absolutely LOVE Dr McDowell and his nurse too! They are the best!
Jul-2023
Chris is easy going and shows much patience with me. He's thorough and takes the time to answer all my questions...
Jul-2023
Great bedside manner
Jul-2023
Very polite, courteous, made me feel much better about my visit
Jul-2023
Follow up appointment
Jul-2023
He's always so pleasant. I'm grateful to have him !!
Jul-2023
Easy to talk to, focused on patient comfort and thorough evaluation of problem.
Jun-2023
Excellent Orthopedist! Great bedside manner, excellent clinical skills and readily available for questions… it was a very positive experience!
Jun-2023
Very nice Dr.
Jun-2023
Dr. McDowell took the time to explain and fully answer my questions. I believe he did a fine job on my knee surgery.
Jun-2023
Wonderful “bedside “ manner. Very professional & answers your questions.
May-2023
Most pleased
May-2023
I just met. Dr.McDowell and his staff beginning of this year. I don't have any complaints at all. Professional, well organized and friendly staff.
May-2023
Dr. McDowell is awesome. He is easy to talk to. I trust his expertise and I am glad I found him as well as the office. Great customer service across the board. Thank you for your care.
May-2023
Took care of all my complaints, not just the one I was referred for. Personable, professional, a good educator. Great overall experience.
May-2023
Laid and he's like a friend instead of a doctor. I would highly recommend
Apr-2023
Dr. McDowell was very friendly. This was one of the best experiences I have had at Orthopedics East (as there have been many).
Apr-2023
Great job on surgery.
Apr-2023
Loose the coat. Be normal. Gym guy.
Apr-2023
I feel comfortable with Dr. McD
Apr-2023
He listened and answered all my questions and shared in my concerns. Doctor McDowell is very professional and polite.
Apr-2023
My favorite Doctor! He’s got a great personality and is easy to talk to. Oh and he’s also a fantastic surgeon!😁👍🏼 ❤️
Apr-2023
Amazing physician and down to earth. Sets practical expectations and helps you meet them.
Apr-2023
Kind with good bedside manner
Apr-2023
I love Dr. McDowell! First ortho I found in NC after moving here! Tops several I went to while living in GA! He’s so friendly and down to earth!! Great fella and great doc!! Highly recommend!
Apr-2023
Professional but personable and did well speaking with my child whom was the patient and on a level she could understand. She felt comfortable telling him her issues and discussing therapy
Apr-2023
He was friendly. However because I only spent 5 minutes with him, I cannot give true feedback.
Apr-2023
Was wonderful, got me fixed up and back active very quickly.
Highly recommend.
Mar-2023
Very professional and treats his patients with care for thier medical problems.
Mar-2023
I like the way he makes you feel like he has known you for years right out of the gate with a smile when he’s asking questions,and when you have any issues or questions for him you don’t get the doctoral 1 word answer but an explanation with genuine concern
Mar-2023
He is always so professional and knowledgeable, I would recommend Dr. McDowell any day!!!
Mar-2023
Very nice. Would recommend him to my friends and family.
Mar-2023
Took the time to explain and show me the images.
Mar-2023
Very friendly!
Mar-2023
I’ll get all my ACLs fixed by him!
Mar-2023
Right to the point about my concerns. Listened to me.
Mar-2023
Dr. McDowell made a game plan to diagnose and treat my knee condition. He communicated well and answered each of my questions. Thank you Dr.
Mar-2023
Really great Doctor. Awesome job Doctor McDowell
Mar-2023
Visit was quick on time. The doc explained what was to be done in the future
Mar-2023
Love him! He is amazing!
Mar-2023
I am very pleased with Dr. Mcdowell! He really listens and cares about you! He’s a great Doctor! Would highly recommend him!
Feb-2023
Absolutely the best !!! Dr.Mcdowell and his staff are awesome. He explains and let's you know every step of way.He also is right there to answer any and all questions. My 3 surgeries were great. Would recommend him to any and all friends and family.
Feb-2023
Seen concern and willing to help me with figuring out how to make my legs better, to God be the Glory.
Feb-2023
Seam to very caring
Feb-2023
Thanks for the great News Kyran so happy he can play ball this weekend
Feb-2023
Always friendly and willing to answer my questions.
Feb-2023
He listened and showed empathy.
Feb-2023
He was very professional and precise.
Feb-2023
I like him and his nurse. He took the time to answer all my questions and never made me feel stupid. Thank you Dr MacDowell !!!
Feb-2023
He is such a nice mannered person and made me feel very comfortable!
Feb-2023
Dr McDowell was so nice and polite. I was really impressed by him.
Feb-2023
Very personable…And willing to get you pointed in correct direction for your treatment
Feb-2023
Fabulous! Easy to talk to and understand
Feb-2023
Great work
Feb-2023
Dr. McDowell is friendly, no nonsense approach. Would highly recommend him.
Jan-2023
One of the most professional, caring, and just a darn good doctor who knows what he is doing.
Jan-2023
Very nice doctor!
Jan-2023
Very informative & willing to answer questions.
Jan-2023
Very helpful
Jan-2023
Doctor McDowell went out of his way to put me at ease and comfortable. His diagnostic skills amazed me!
Jan-2023
Great explanations of symptoms.
Jan-2023
DR McDowell is an excellent Dr..always gives excellent Information for my Orthopedic proplems!
Jan-2023
He's a really nice guy and we had a very interesting and informative conversation.
Jan-2023
Personable. Efficient. Plus my knee feels better!
Jan-2023
Great attitude and communication.
Jan-2023
Very knowledgeable
Explained procedure and plan very well
Jan-2023
Friendly and quick assessment of the problem and treatment.
Jan-2023
Great Doctor and staff.
Dec-2022
He has the poorest bedside manner. I’ve dealt with him before when my Grandmother fractured her left femur.
He sent her home missing the fracture completely on the X-ray and the fact he wouldn’t listen…showed a lot.
She walked around for two weeks with it broken and due to reasons that we are unaware of, he refused to send meds home with her for pain management.
He did the same for me after my Primary Care Physician specifically told me I’d need surgery, he referred me to him and again, McDowell seemed very uninterested in my concerns and pain as well as sending me on my way shrugging off that my bone was completely broken in two.
No meds for pain management and interrupted me every time I began to speak of concerns or ask questions.
He lacks empathy, compassion, bedside manner and professionalism. I don’t care how “good” you are as a doctor or specialist, if you lack the above you’re worthless to the patient because they lack trust in you as a caregiver.
Jan-2023
Love him. Down to earth manner but obviously very knowledgeable.
Dec-2022
Very polite and helpful
Dec-2022
My son dislocated his shoulder and Dr McDowell was able to put his shoulder back in place. Very professional.
Very knowledgeable.
We would definitely see him again
Dec-2022
Very courteous and understanding to my issues.
Dec-2022
Very happy
Dec-2022
Dr. McDowell is very conscientious, approachable and knowledgeable. He explained my condition in detail. Thank you Dr. McDowell!
Dec-2022
Great and knowledgeable dr
Dec-2022
5 star doc! Best in the biz!
Dec-2022
Great doctor!
Nov-2022
A real good dr.
Nov-2022
This is my first visit with DrMcDowell and I had a great visit! He is very approachable, compassionate and knowledgeable and took very good care of me! ! Thank you so much!
Nov-2022
Very nice !! Good visit
Nov-2022
Love Dr McDowell! Great bedside manner. Treats you like his best friend!!
Nov-2022
He is courteous, professional, and takes the time to listen to my concerns. He is very knowledgeable in what my situation is, explaining in detail, making sure I am understanding what he is explaining. I feel confident in talking to him.
Nov-2022
Dr. McDowell did a great job of examining my son and explaining everything with us!
Nov-2022
Fixer of orthopedic problems and recommender of fine athletic apparel!
Nov-2022
Excellent Dr. Very nice , listens to what you say.
Nov-2022
Dr McDowell is kind, direct, & informative. Very thankful that he is my son’s doctor.
Oct-2022
Great listener to your issues and provides a solution that makes you feel confident in a positive outcome!
Oct-2022
Had Cortisone shot...Doc was Very thorough explains procedure .....no problems
Oct-2022
Very comfortable with him so far. Impressed with his knowledge and interaction with me.
Oct-2022
Super nice and great with my 17 year old boy
Oct-2022
He’s great! Wonderful personality and great doctor!!
Oct-2022
Great doctors
Oct-2022
I cannot find any fault with my visit. It was my first time there. The Dr was knowledgeable and kind and took time to answer my questions.
Oct-2022
He was very compassionate very nice and very funny I enjoyed visiting with him
Sep-2022
No words can describe it.
Sep-2022
Dr. McDowell was very professional, shared my MRI images, explained details of my injury, the process of repairing it and details of recovery. He answered all my questions and also explained the likely consequences of not having surgery at this time. Everything you want from a good surgeon!
Sep-2022
Very professional and caring! He performed two Carpel tunnel surgeries for me and both are doing great!
Sep-2022
Greatest service ever. Went smooth
Aug-2022
Seems like an enthusiastic doctor who is willing to work with his patients to develop a care plan best suited to them.
Aug-2022
Very knowledgeable, great personality, easy to talk to. He listened to my concerns and answered them appropriately. He made me feel confident in him.
Aug-2022
When my Mother was seen by Dr. McDowell he shows a lot of patience with the elderly. He also took his time to explained to her the issues that were going on with her. Thanks Dr for all you do.
Aug-2022
Very helpful
Aug-2022
Great visit. Great Doctor !!
Aug-2022
Very kind, listened to our concerns
Aug-2022
Very good interaction. Dr. McDowell was insightful and helpful.
Aug-2022
Straight forward with diagnosis put a plan in place for follow up. Temp relief with shot during a real quick visit. Great visit today.
Aug-2022
Was wonderful
Jul-2022
I love you Dr. McDowell!!! Thanks for taking such good care of me.
Jul-2022
Dr McDowell was excellent. Personable and straight forward.his staff was polite and professional.
Jul-2022
Personal, polite, & caring. Had seen him prior & would recommend him as physician.he
Jul-2022
Awesome. Took time to answer any questions I had. Made sure I understood what he was going to do the entire time.
Jun-2022
Good visit
Jul-2022
He was so down-to-Earth and very attentive and has an exceptional bedside manner.
Jun-2022
He is an excellent DR!!!!! Very caring and right to the point!!! His treatment care plan is remarkable!! Thank you so much, DR McDowell
Jun-2022
Very nice examined my hand very well was a good visit
Jun-2022
Seems like in a hurry and does not give much information unless the patient keeps asking questions.
Jun-2022
Splind
Jun-2022
Excellent care, good dynamics with patient, procedure went well!
May-2022
The first time having surgery and the first time meeting Dr. McDowell. At first I was skeptical abt the whole situation. But Dr. McDowell calm and assured me that’s everything will be fine .
May-2022
This has been the absolute best experience with a doctor in my life.
May-2022
Best doctor!!
May-2022
Great appointment except having to wait an hour from my appointment time to see the Doctor, with no explanation or apology which would have been nice
May-2022
He listened but gave all the necessary information. He made my mother and I feel comfortable about the diagnosis’s and is taking steps to correct them.
May-2022
Very pleased with first visit.
May-2022
I had a pleasant visit today!!!! Thank you for seeing me today. God Blessed
May-2022
Rating not bc he couldn’t do anything for me, but bc of his non-caring and lazy attitude. He didn’t open the disc I brought until I asked if he had, and then it seemed like a chore. All the written notes from my former Pain Mgmnt-same thing. I was having a diverticulitis breakthrough at the same time (see MyChart for proof) and was in a lot of pain and he just did not care at all.
Apr-2022
Great
Apr-2022
He did nothing which impressed me that he wasn't just gung ho to poke me with a needle!
Apr-2022
Very thorough and patient in explaining test and possible solutions.
Mar-2022
Very professional and was gentle with my shoulder and administering my steroid shot.
Mar-2022
Wonderful care and excellent service
Mar-2022
Dr. McDowell was very nice. He was knowledgeable about my fracture. He will also surgically repair my fracture. He was very clear on his explanation to me about what he will be doing and the stages I will have to go through to get walking again.
Feb-2022
Great personality. Down to earth and easy to talk to. I trust him as my surgeon.
Feb-2022
Absolutely the best doctor!!!
Feb-2022
He listened and seemed very knowledgeable with the understanding of what my injury diagnosis
Jan-2022
Excellent care.
Jan-2022
Very professional and informative.
Dec-2021
Great visit very informative and professional
Nov-2021
Knowledgeable, Friendly and very helpful.
Nov-2021
Very friendly, quick, and good at his job. He quickly assessed my injury and quickly met my needs. 10/10 would go back to him!
Nov-2021
Awesome! Very welcoming and answered all my questions.
Oct-2021
Dr. McDowell is an awesome doctor
Oct-2021
Very helpful and friendly .
Oct-2021
Knowledgeable and took time to explain my injury, the surgery process, healing time, and to answer my questions
Oct-2021
Thank you!
Oct-2021
Straight to the point. Kind. Positive. Informative.
Oct-2021
Really liked Dr. McDowell! Saw me without delay and worked out a plan for me that was explained very clearly. Very professional and personable. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to my friends and family. I trust a guy like this. Glad he’s my Doc!
Oct-2021
Very precise in his examination and answered all my questions and needs with confidence.Awesome doctor.
Oct-2021
Very helpful
Oct-2021
Friendly & efficient.
Oct-2021
Awesome bed side manner and very knowledgeable
Sep-2021
Very nice and helpful!
Sep-2021
Very thorough. Took time for me to ask questions and made sure I understood.
Sep-2021
Very friendly and took his time. I never felt rushed. He explained treatment plan thoroughly.
Dr. Christopher McDowell is Orthopaedic East’s newest fellowship-trained orthopedic physician. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Massachusetts, where he also supported the team physicians of the Boston Red Sox. Dr. McDowell completed his undergraduate program at The Citadel, where he was an accomplished student-athlete and the team captain of the football team his senior year. Dr. McDowell has been married to his wife, Peg, for ten years and has a 7-year old daughter, who loves softball. We are excited to have Dr. McDowell join our team!
Education & Training - Orthopedic Fellowship: University of Massachusetts, Orthopedic Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Residency: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine - Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Undergraduate: The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Certifications: - Basic Life support - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Licensures: - Graduate Medical Training License (NJ) 6/2015-7/2020 - Graduate Medical Training License (MA) 9/2020-8/2021 - New Jersey State Medical License 7/2020 - North Carolina State Medical License 6/2021
Advanced Techniques: - Cartilage Preservation and Restoration - Shoulder Arthroplasty
Thanks. Dr. McDowell, good attention,good surgery!
He was great and very easy to talk to..
He was very nice , was a good visit thank you
Very nice and professional.
Seemed a little flippant....maybe just overworked.
Dr McDowell is not only knowledgeable he is also empathetic and compassionate.
Excellent provider
very quick but thorough!
Very nice and helpful. And knowledgeable
Love. This dr