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Mr Christopher McDonald
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Mr

Mr Christopher McDonald

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

4.99 · 30 verified reviews

English
8,336+ Patients seen
12 Years in practice
8 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Mr. Chris McDonald is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Aberdeen. He has studied both surgery and dentistry,  is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Member of the Dental Faculty of the same institution. In his NHS practice, Mr. McDonald serves as a vital member of the head and neck cancer team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he also acts as the clinical lead for the Grampian Oral and Maxillofacial surgery service.

Mr. McDonald's expertise includes the management of various conditions, including cancers of the face, mouth, jaws, neck, and skin, as well as trauma to the head and neck region, facial reconstruction after trauma and cancer, complex oral surgery, and mangement of oral conditions.

Having studied dentistry in Dundee and medicine in Aberdeen, Mr. McDonald completed his specialist surgical training at the Liverpool head and neck unit. He further expanded his skills through international experiences, including a stint as a visiting scholar at the Chang Gung Hospital Plastic surgery unit in Taipei, Taiwan, and was awarded the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Shanghai Head and Neck fellowship.

Mr. McDonald is actively engaged in academic pursuits, particularly in cancer research, where he is committed to enhancing surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients. He played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the Maxillofacial Trainee Research Collaborative, overseeing large-scale research projects across the UK during his training. His dedication to research has led to numerous publications, and he frequently shares his knowledge through teaching and lecturing at local, national, and international levels. Recognised for his contributions, Mr. McDonald has been honoured twice with the Scottish Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery prize.

A respected member of professional associations, Mr. McDonald is affiliated with the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons, and the British Association of Surgical Oncology.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Christopher McDonald

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    UAB Barcelona
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#-382184 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
#EB-903CE60B · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,716
Annual physical exam 99395 594
Vaccination administration 90471 2,186
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,901

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Christopher McDonald
HEADSHOT
Christopher McDonald in consultation
IN OFFICE
Christopher McDonald with the team
WITH TEAM
Christopher McDonald at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Christopher McDonald

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Christopher McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7821/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31858349 · cited by 164
  2. European registry analysis of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery outcomes
    Christopher McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5319/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37443312 · cited by 6
  3. Outcomes of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Christopher McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8703/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38354352 · cited by 64
  4. European registry analysis of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery outcomes
    Christopher McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5051/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33334282 · cited by 58

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery European Annual Congress (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015

Patient reviews

★ 4.99 30 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
5.00
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.74
Staff Friendliness
5.00
Ease Of Appointment
4.89
Value For Money
4.91
Would Recommend Pct
99
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-28

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-25

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-02

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a oral & maxillofacial surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · christopher.mcdonald@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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