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 personable and kind
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent first impression! Very pleased with my first visit. Very pleasant Doctor and easy to talk to. Professionalism at its finest 👌
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He is awesome, and extremely professional.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent ortho. Very compassionate and explained everything to me. He spent time with me. No rushing you out. Thank you.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He was very helpful knowledgeable and compassionate. The wait time was a bit of a problem but they had two emergencies that is understandable
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I could discern he really cares. He clearly knows what he's talking about too. He went the extra mile.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
fantastic experience , extremely professional and knowledgeable staff.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I have struggled with pain that has left me unable to work or enjoy life for over five months. In my first visit Dr. McDonald laid out a course of action that has both given me some immediate relief from my symptoms as well as a plan for eventual full recovery. I was truly about to accept that my life would be a painful one going forward. I’m so grateful to him for giving me my future (and present!) back.
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 personable and kind
Excellent first impression! Very pleased with my first visit. Very pleasant Doctor and easy to talk to. Professionalism at its finest 👌
He is awesome, and extremely professional.
Excellent ortho. Very compassionate and explained everything to me. He spent time with me. No rushing you out. Thank you.
He was very helpful knowledgeable and compassionate. The wait time was a bit of a problem but they had two emergencies that is understandable
I could discern he really cares. He clearly knows what he's talking about too. He went the extra mile.
fantastic experience , extremely professional and knowledgeable staff.
I have struggled with pain that has left me unable to work or enjoy life for over five months. In my first visit Dr. McDonald laid out a course of action that has both given me some immediate relief from my symptoms as well as a plan for eventual full recovery. I was truly about to accept that my life would be a painful one going forward. I’m so grateful to him for giving me my future (and present!) back.
Knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, professional, calm
Excellent, great people and very professional