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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If I need surgery he has the job!! Most clear communicator, knowledgeable and professional in my medical journey!! Great facility too!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very attentive and easy to understand.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Chris was excellent, from start to finish at my appointment. He knows his line of work.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Attentive, listens, explains well, an ace
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Fast and great service
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. McDonald was very pleasant, very knowledgeable. He explained everything to me in a way that I could understand.
(3 weeks 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.:)
(3 weeks 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!
(3 weeks 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,
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome down to earth dr. Excellent to speak with and makes amazing accommodations to see patients asap.
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.
If I need surgery he has the job!! Most clear communicator, knowledgeable and professional in my medical journey!! Great facility too!
Very attentive and easy to understand.
Chris was excellent, from start to finish at my appointment. He knows his line of work.
Attentive, listens, explains well, an ace
Fast and great service
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.