Dr. Christopher M. Bono is an experienced adult spine surgeon with particular interest in the management of cervical and lumbar degenerative disorders. He is a national and international leader in spinal research and evidence-based medicine, enabling him to incorporate the latest treatment data into patient discussion for informed surgical decision-making.
Dr. Bono is a board-certified, fellowship-trained adult spine surgeon in the Orthopaedic Spine Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Bono obtained his medical degree (MD) from the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Brooklyn (now called SUNY Downstate Medical Center). He next completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School (now called Rutgers New Jersey Medical School). Dr. Bono completed a spine surgery fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Bono specializes in cervical spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, cervical disc herniations, lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar disc herniations, and lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Dr. Bono is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is past president of the North American Spine Society (2015-2016) and continues to be quite active in a number of committees. Dr. Bono is the current Editor-in-Chief of The Spine Journal, which holds the highest impact factor among journals dedicated to spine. Dr. Bono is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Cervical Spine Research Society, and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, holding or having held many leadership positions in these societies as well.
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Orthopaedic Spine Service
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3A
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-8636
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Dr. Bono’s research is focused on assessing the results of common spinal conditions, focusing on patient-reported outcomes.
Dr. Bono is a Principal Investigator in the the Orthopaedic Augmentation, Surgical Innovation, and Interactive Systems Lab (OASIIS). His work with OASIIS focuses on assessing patient outcomes using interactive media and virtual reality.
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Very thoughtful, and explains in a way that I understood. Would definitely recommend.
Dr Bono was just as awesome as he was when he did my surgery 15 years ago. He is just hands down the best ever.
Always kind and compassionate.
Dr Bono is excellent, which is why I came from a grreat distance to see him.. When I had some serious issues a few years ago, he gave me very helpful advice about a hip rerplacement, which was right on point and turned out to be far superior to advice ffrom other doctors
Genuinely interested in me. Thoughtful, compassionate, smart, and excellent at what he does. He is also a gifted teacher.
Excellent
Hello, my name is [redacted]. Dr. Bono is my doctor. Long time. He done two operations on my spine. I like Dr. Bono. I don't want to change it. It's my favorite one. Okay, bye.
Dr. Bono was excellent. Understood my situation quickly , explained his plan and was very confidence inspiring. I could not have been more pleased with our interaction.
Dr Bono was quite helpful in explaining the issues that pertained to my lower back and the treatment options. I would definitely recommend Dr Bono to anyone that I know.
I am in good hands