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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 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.
I was very appreciative of Dr. Bonfield, first, reviewing my MRI studies with me, by explaining in detail the surgery needed, including the approach, potential benefits and risks, and timing, his thoroughness in pre-surgical planning, including bone density testing and cervical MRI, and his support of Allergy-Immunology testing and possible desensitization therapy for a relevant pre-existent condition. Finally, he signaled his willingness to answer any and all questions from my wife and myself. Overall, this was an outstanding encounter / experience.
September 15, 2025
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Dr. Bonfield was excellent. He took time to talk with me and explain my options.
August 27, 2025
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I felt very confident in Dr. Bonfield's knowledge and expertise. He spent time with me, listened to my, answered my questions, and gave me options for my treatment.
July 29, 2025
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My provider explained the mri and the type of surgery very clear.
July 24, 2025
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Great experience
July 10, 2025
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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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