Mr Christopher McDonald

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."

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

1. 2014-09–2015-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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h-index: 7 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Christopher McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.7821/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 164

2. European registry analysis of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery outcomes

   Mr Christopher McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.5319/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 6

3. Outcomes of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Christopher McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.8703/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 64

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