Christopher McDonald, M.D., specializes in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders across all ages, offering both advanced surgical solutions and conservative treatment options tailored to each patient’s unique needs. From addressing straightforward conditions to performing the most complex spine revisions, Dr. McDonald employs minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques whenever possible, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Christopher McDonald, M.D., specializes in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders across all ages, offering both advanced surgical solutions and conservative treatment options tailored to each patient’s unique needs. From addressing straightforward conditions to performing the most complex spine revisions, Dr. McDonald employs minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques whenever possible, ensuring the highest standard of care.
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First visit.
Very professional and helpful.
It's a work in progress next visit after the MRI.
Grateful to have found him looking forward to the future.
(2 days ago)
May-2026
Excellent sevice
(6 days ago)
May-2026
DR.McDonald has been a blessing,His level of care is exceptional beyond words. Thank you for everything.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Everything was timely, the doctor’s explanations were thorough and he took the needed time with me and all of the staff helpful and give me the belief they cared.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Excellent Visit Look Forward To Future Appointments
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very Professional, on time, explains things where you understand. Genuinely cares about you as the patient
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very skilled, knowledgeable, and 100% attentive to the patient’s needs and concerns….
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Took time to listen and explain. Best doctor.i have been with in a while..
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Nice, funny, and was super quick. Great experience
Christopher McDonald, M.D., specializes in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders across all ages, offering both advanced surgical solutions and conservative treatment options tailored to each patient’s unique needs. From addressing straightforward conditions to performing the most complex spine revisions, Dr. McDonald employs minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques whenever possible, ensuring the highest standard of care.
Dr. McDonald earned his medical degree at the University of Washington in Seattle before traveling across the country, where he completed his residency and a trauma fellowship at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Most recently, he completed a spine fellowship in complex spine surgery at the University of Utah.
Dr. McDonald currently lives in downtown Providence with his wife and their dog, Lola. When not practicing medicine, he has been deeply involved in mentoring future healthcare professionals, serving as a health professions mentor for undergraduate students pursuing careers in medicine and as a Careers in Medicine mentor for Brown University medical students. In addition to his commitment to education, he has worked with the Children’s Friend Foundation in Rhode Island to help provide safe play areas for underprivileged children and has contributed to the Rhode Island Food Bank program to support access to food for underserved individuals.
First visit. Very professional and helpful. It's a work in progress next visit after the MRI. Grateful to have found him looking forward to the future.
Excellent sevice
DR.McDonald has been a blessing,His level of care is exceptional beyond words. Thank you for everything.
Everything was timely, the doctor’s explanations were thorough and he took the needed time with me and all of the staff helpful and give me the belief they cared.
Excellent Visit Look Forward To Future Appointments
Very Professional, on time, explains things where you understand. Genuinely cares about you as the patient
Very skilled, knowledgeable, and 100% attentive to the patient’s needs and concerns….
Took time to listen and explain. Best doctor.i have been with in a while..
Nice, funny, and was super quick. Great experience
Very courteous. Let me voice all of my concerns.