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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Very concerned for my well being
Listened to my concerns and answered all my questions
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very knowledgible and not pushy about surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He actually listen to his patients. I felt heard.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Great bedside manner, whole staff was excellent. Everything about my surgery was explained in detail,
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
DR. Mcdonald put both my husband and myself at ease with explaining what could be accomplished by having a surgical procedure in order to better my condition and issues with my neck.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Great experience. Very thorough exam. Thorough and explained everything perfectly clear.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I felt physically and mentally better after talking with Dr McDonald
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I felt very relieved after seeing Dr McDonald. He was very through and took the time to listen.
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.
Knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, professional, calm
Excellent, great people and very professional
Very concerned for my well being Listened to my concerns and answered all my questions
Very knowledgible and not pushy about surgery.
He actually listen to his patients. I felt heard.
Great bedside manner, whole staff was excellent. Everything about my surgery was explained in detail,
DR. Mcdonald put both my husband and myself at ease with explaining what could be accomplished by having a surgical procedure in order to better my condition and issues with my neck.
Great experience. Very thorough exam. Thorough and explained everything perfectly clear.
I felt physically and mentally better after talking with Dr McDonald
I felt very relieved after seeing Dr McDonald. He was very through and took the time to listen.