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Christopher M Bono

Christopher M Bono, MD

Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Italian
  • English

Gender

Male

About Christopher M Bono

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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Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Orthopaedics Clinic
  2. Massachusetts General Orthopaedic Spine Center
    • 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 3A, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: UC San Diego Medical Center, Spinal Surgery, 2002
  • Residency: UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, Orthopedic Surgery, 2001
  • Internship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School, Surgery, 1997
  • Medical Education: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

135 ratings, 67 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    This provider listened extensively, diagnosed in Laymans terms, began my appointment even earlier than it was scheduled, and made me feel cared for and confident about next steps. A plus experience, and this was my first time seeing this particular provider. So impressed!

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Excellent says it all.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Chris bono is the best of the best! He's warm, compassionate, brilliant, and skilled. I feel so lucky to have him as my doc!

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Bono was very professional. He was very compassionate. He explained things really well. He answered all my questions. He answered my husband's questions. And previously, he saved my life. So I have a lot of admiration for him.

  • Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    It was my first visit. So far I am satisfied

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    He is an excellent surgeon and very caring person.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr. Bono was one of the best physicians I have ever seen. He was friendly and personable and took time to explain my imaging more clearly than any other doctor have seen. He also was the only doctor to notice a congenital spine defect. I'd rate him higher than 10 if I could. I look forward to seeing him again for follow-up.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    All was excellent

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr. Bono is the best. would recommend him to anyone and truly the surgery and experience has been life changing for me!

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Yes, I've been seeing this provider for cervical and spinal issues for many years. He's great, listens carefully, takes care of me expeditiously, and I would highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Bono was pleasant, professional, and thorough. Highly recommended.

  • Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Everyone know and does their job. Great teamwork

  • Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Thank you

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    I felt very fortunate that Dr. Bono was able to see me on short notice. He was kind, caring, professional, and very knowledgeable. I appreciated his staff in easing the process and explaining other things. I couldn't be more thankful. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    I have complete confidence in Dr. Bono and admire him. He performed a 5 disc cervical fusion, 2 disc laminectomy in [redacted] on me. I can move my neck side to side and up and down. [redacted] Having been in healthcare x 40 years now retired, I wanted who I considered to be the very best. It can be frightening having beenI consider myself very lucky and extremely grateful on the other side of the bed. He insisted on 3 months in a collar 24 hours a day and it really paid off. His office staff and medical team at MGH runs efficiently and smoothly from office to hospital to home. I am incredibly grateful. Best, [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Dr Bono was outstanding. He answered all my questions. I feel very confident about having him do my upcoming surgery. His assistant Amanda was awesome.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    He was very professional Great doctor

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. Bono is amazing! He saved my life twice! The care and attention provided by Dr. Bono and his entire staff are exceptional. Best orthopedic surgeon! Cannot say enough good things.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I have seen Dr. Bono about 10 years ago. He provided unreal surgery and I came back to him now. I like him very, very much. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I respect Dr Bono's work

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Pleasant

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    It was professional and comfortable

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Dr. Bono made me feel very comfortable from the moment he came in the room. He is very clear about what I am to expect in the upcoming surgery.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Bono has treated me twice in the last ten years As always he is lovely, professional kind and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Experience was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I was very satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Bono. Up until that point, I was very unhappy with the care I'd received from my previous provider. So I reached out to Dr. Bono directly. He set up an appointment with me in a very timely manner. He treated me and my case seriously. He was very polite. His staff were amazing. And I felt cared for. And they followed up with me in a timely fashion. And yeah, received excellent care from Dr. Bono and his team.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    terrific

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr. Bono is the BEST. He took ample amount of time with me and answered all of my questions.

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Professional - knowledgable - respectful - helpful. As good as it gets

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    One of the best spinal surgery doctors

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I was very pleased with their provider, Dr. Bono. He is extremely knowledgeable and caring about my personal issues.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very nice, listened to what I had to say. Made me feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Meeting with Dr Bono was a very thorough discussion about the fact that I need surgery and from my vantage point I want this to happen as soon as possible. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Very thorough and attentive. Discussed medical issue and plan of care in clear understandable language.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Yeah, the provider was clearly very, very knowledgeable and confident in the ability to do the procedure. And I was there with my father, who is [redacted] years old. He was the patient. And I really thought that the way that he respected my father and his need to be pain free, even at the age of [redacted], and that he thought he could, you know, really work with him was, was pretty awesome. So it was an excellent experience.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Bono is an exceptional physician his knowledge of the spine is impressive and his advice to me was reassuring and honest. MGH is very lucky to have him.

  • Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Both the resident and the Attending doctor were compassionate, kind and seemed interested in my exact concerns as well as how I was dealing with them.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Bono is a gift. He is a gift to all of us. He is extremely knowledgeable. Surgery is the last option, sincerely the last option, not just by words, but by deed. I thank the world of him and he's a blessing. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr. Bono is the best back and spine doctor I have ever met. He performed surgery on my spine in [redacted]. My back pain was gone after that. This time, I know I will be in good hands!

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr Bono was thoughtful and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Excellent care. I can't say enough about the team. Honestly if I had a million dollars I would donate to MGH because of the care I've received. Life changing for me.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr Bono is an amazing doctor I travel 60 miles to get to MGH and am very happy to do so to be seen by him and his amazing staff

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Bono inspired confidence, his experience, knowledge and interpersonal communication are exemplary

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr. Bono was very thorough and excellent. He took a great amount of time and his explanations were very easy to understand.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. Bono is extremely knowledgeable. He was very helpful.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. Bono was prompt, courteous, and everything I hoped he would be. I would highly recommend this doctor to anybody and I find him to be a good hire for the hospital.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Very personable, and pleasant.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Bono is an extraordinary doctor-- he cares about me

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    He was good in explaining my situation, I wish there was a way to see a neurologist sooner while dealing with pain and quality of life but he explained not the case.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Knew the history of my situation and was very competent in caring for me

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Excellent provider

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Excellent experience

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    I was amazed how I was taken in on time and seen on time. Dr. Assistant came in first and did exam and ask about why I was there. Then related to Dr. Bono who also came in on time and took his time. I did not feel rushed and had all my questions answered.

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr. Bono reassures me that I'm getting better or will be getting better in time, and addresses any concerns I bring to his attention with plans for the future.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Having been an RN for over 40 years within the MGB system, I can honestly say I have never met a more caring, capable and professional surgeon than Chris Bono. My entire career was in surgical specialties, ICU, PACU and pre-op so I've been around many! Many thanks to Dr Bono and all involved in my care!

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Yeah, he's one of the best that I've seen. I would recommend him to anybody. Not one want one to just jump under ... put you under the knife and do the best he can help. And right now he's doing the best he can. [redacted] he is one of the best that I've seen.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Haven't seen dr Bono in couple years. I owe him my life.i knew when they said I can see him instead of someone else I was in the best hands

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    All positive

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Great experience.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I really appreciate that he fit me in within a week of calling, then had my MRI and follow up scheduled within a week of my initial appointment.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    very thorough exam, discussion, etc deeply appreciate seeing him

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Dr. Bono was thorough in his preparation, provided a clear explanation of my condition, and fully answered all of my questions.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Doctor Bono is the absolute best!

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Dr. Bono was very caring. He explained everything very easily to me and my daughter. I felt great compassion from him and in his explanations to us. I feel very confident in his medical ability. His scheduler, [redacted] is absolutely fabulous. She is just so organized and does follow up. I have nothing but positive to say about this office, the staff. I would definitely rate a 10. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Very thoughtful, and explains in a way that I understood. Would definitely recommend.

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Always kind and compassionate.