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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
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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

Vanderbilt Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Program
2200 Children's Way, 7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Neurosurgery
2200 Children's Way, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Spine Center
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

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

Publications

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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.
Bonfeild helped me in 10 minutes more than anyone else did in 5 trips.
March 21, 2025
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I could never ask for better care than that I get from Dr Christopher Bonfield and his associates. They are all excellent in seeing that my complicated health issues are addressed and very caring in all that they do for me and my family. My wife and daughter are also patients of his.
March 18, 2025
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Dr. Bonfield was excellent!
January 16, 2025
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My daughter and well as my husband and I love Dr. Chris Bonnefeild, he is a lovely physician. Very thorough and caring!
January 13, 2025
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I have had ongoing problems for the past 10 yrs and this is most definitely the best that a dr has explained and seem to be very knowledgeable about my condition,he took all the time to explain what going on and what can be done,I'm very satisfied with dr Bonfield.
January 8, 2025
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First time a surgeon gave me a more realistic what to expect picture of recovery post surgery,
November 24, 2024
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One of our best experiences with a physician in a long time. Thank you!
November 22, 2024
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Teleahealth visit. Went well
November 1, 2024
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Dr. Bonfield was very patient and attentive. He made sure I understood the information and gave me time for any questions.
October 6, 2024
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