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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This is the best surgeon I've ever worked with and I've had a couple surgeries everything he said would happen happened and I feel great
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent. Smart. Kind. Caring. Excellent support staff. Best experience I have had at university orthopedics
Thank you so much, Dr. McDonald You are a gem.Maria was excellent and thorough as well.(I may have misspelled her name.)
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
The entire staff in this office went above and beyond to help both me and my boyfriend after a car accident. Everyone there was wonderful from the front desk to the nurses and ex ray tech, the gentleman who did my cast even gave me pink with purple stripes.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very nice and listening to me and my
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr McDonald was excellent extremely professional and friendly.. very positive experience
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Exceptionally knowledgeable spine specialist. He provided perspectives, insights, and solutions that went above and beyond what I had received from other providers for the same back issues. And a very personable guy.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
My first visit went very well . Dr McDonald listened to my concerns and symptoms. He put a treatment plan is place to determine the next step going forward. Would recommend
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
great experience
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very knowledgeable, I was not rushed, your in good hands with Dr. McDonald.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr McDonald did an excellent job with my surgery, very nice guy and the staff at sturdy hospital was very professional, thanks
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.
This is the best surgeon I've ever worked with and I've had a couple surgeries everything he said would happen happened and I feel great
Excellent. Smart. Kind. Caring. Excellent support staff. Best experience I have had at university orthopedics Thank you so much, Dr. McDonald You are a gem.Maria was excellent and thorough as well.(I may have misspelled her name.)
The entire staff in this office went above and beyond to help both me and my boyfriend after a car accident. Everyone there was wonderful from the front desk to the nurses and ex ray tech, the gentleman who did my cast even gave me pink with purple stripes.
Very nice and listening to me and my
Dr McDonald was excellent extremely professional and friendly.. very positive experience
Exceptionally knowledgeable spine specialist. He provided perspectives, insights, and solutions that went above and beyond what I had received from other providers for the same back issues. And a very personable guy.
My first visit went very well . Dr McDonald listened to my concerns and symptoms. He put a treatment plan is place to determine the next step going forward. Would recommend
great experience
Very knowledgeable, I was not rushed, your in good hands with Dr. McDonald.
Dr McDonald did an excellent job with my surgery, very nice guy and the staff at sturdy hospital was very professional, thanks