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 helpful, thank you.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. McDonald is a great guy and easy to work with. Truly a nice guy all around and helps you understand the situation and your current health prognosis. More progress made with him in a short period of time then prior Orthopedic back doctors. Highly recommend and appreciate all he's done for me.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very pleasant and knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Polite friendly and very easy to understand!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Doctor who listens and explains what is going on and the process to fix it.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
This is an upscale practice. Well structured, excellent customer service, their on point.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Fantastic experience! Listened to, and addressed every concern. Would highly recommend to anybody!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
thanks!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable answered all my questions. I felt he had a good bedside manner.
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 helpful, thank you.
Dr. McDonald is a great guy and easy to work with. Truly a nice guy all around and helps you understand the situation and your current health prognosis. More progress made with him in a short period of time then prior Orthopedic back doctors. Highly recommend and appreciate all he's done for me.
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