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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of University Orthopedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr. McDonald was very pleasant, very knowledgeable. He explained everything to me in a way that I could understand.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Everybody from the Front Desk to the clinical staff, we’re very efficient and professional. Dr. McDonald was very kind & patient. I didn’t feel rushed at all , he listened to everything I said. I want to take them all for a wonderful experience.:)
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr McDonald is extremely kind and understanding. He also explained my issues to me in a way that I understood them and provided me with a plan going forward. Highly recommended!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
D. Christopher he is very intelligent and helpful, he has very nice personality, also he is very famous in his field, I highly recommend him,
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome down to earth dr. Excellent to speak with and makes amazing accommodations to see patients asap.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I want to express my gratitude to Dr. McDonald for his excellent medical care. He demonstrated professionalism, empathy, and dedication during my consultation. He explained every detail clearly and answered all my questions patiently. I felt heard and well cared for at all times.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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
(3 weeks 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.)
(1 month 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.
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.
Dr. McDonald was very pleasant, very knowledgeable. He explained everything to me in a way that I could understand.
Everybody from the Front Desk to the clinical staff, we’re very efficient and professional. Dr. McDonald was very kind & patient. I didn’t feel rushed at all , he listened to everything I said. I want to take them all for a wonderful experience.:)
Dr McDonald is extremely kind and understanding. He also explained my issues to me in a way that I understood them and provided me with a plan going forward. Highly recommended!
D. Christopher he is very intelligent and helpful, he has very nice personality, also he is very famous in his field, I highly recommend him,
Awesome down to earth dr. Excellent to speak with and makes amazing accommodations to see patients asap.
I want to express my gratitude to Dr. McDonald for his excellent medical care. He demonstrated professionalism, empathy, and dedication during my consultation. He explained every detail clearly and answered all my questions patiently. I felt heard and well cared for at all times.
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