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Christopher M. Bonfield MD

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Director, Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery Scoliosis and Spine Deformity Program, Director, Pediatric NeuroSpine Program, Neurosurgery Director, Pediatric Craniofacial Program, and Director, International Neurosurgery Program

About Christopher M. Bonfield

Areas of Expertise

  • Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Neurologic Surgery
  • Neurological Disorders, Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatric Neurologic Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Spine
  • Spine, Comprehensive

Conditions and Treatments

  • Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Pediatric Neurologic Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Neurologic Surgery
  • Surgery for Neurological Disorders

Locations

2200 Children's Way, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Pittsburgh, 2007
  • Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2011
  • Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2014
  • Fellowship - British Columbia's Children's Hospital, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Neurological Surgery - American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, 2017
  • Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2018

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Bonfield is an excellent physician he listened well and answered all of my questions. He was attentive and respectful. His expertise was appreciated. I feel very confident in his care
September 20, 2024
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Excellent description combined with computer screen confirmation
September 9, 2024
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Dr. Bonfield quickly determined what my problem actually is-- and no spine surgery is needed.
September 2, 2024
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Simply amazing!
May 17, 2024
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We didn't know what to expect, but Dr. Bonfield was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations.
May 3, 2024
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First time meeting Dr Bonfield! Excellent in every way. My PCP referred me to him. He is Top Gun...no doubts about that! And my wife loved him!!!
April 8, 2024
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We have always and will always highly recommend Dr. Bonfield's office
April 3, 2024
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Dr. Bonfield is always thorough and extremely patient with all my questions.
February 29, 2024
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Even though I was late Dr. Bonfield was extremely attentive and took a great deal of time to explain all aspects of my spinal problems and the various treatment options. He was extremely detailed demonstrating is his extensive experience in this area.
February 1, 2024
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