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 pleasant and knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Polite friendly and very easy to understand!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Doctor who listens and explains what is going on and the process to fix it.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
This is an upscale practice. Well structured, excellent customer service, their on point.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Fantastic experience! Listened to, and addressed every concern. Would highly recommend to anybody!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
thanks!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable answered all my questions. I felt he had a good bedside manner.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Great sppt left there with a good feeling
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
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.
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.
Very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Polite friendly and very easy to understand!
Doctor who listens and explains what is going on and the process to fix it.
This is an upscale practice. Well structured, excellent customer service, their on point.
Fantastic experience! Listened to, and addressed every concern. Would highly recommend to anybody!
thanks!
Very knowledgeable answered all my questions. I felt he had a good bedside manner.
Great sppt left there with a good feeling
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