Dara Christante, MD
Dara Christante, MD
“I enjoy the privilege of being involved in patients’ lives as their physician – a role that involves compassion, expertise and teamwork. My goal is to provide excellent, individualized care and always communicate clearly with patients and their other providers.”
Dara Christante is a board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon. She graduated from medical school at the University of Texas with academic honors in 2004. She completed her surgical training at Oregon Health & Science University, spending additional years during residency participating in cancer research. Dr. Christante completed subspecialty training at the University of Minnesota Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program. Her practice includes all elements of the subspecialty: management of cancers of the colon, rectum and anus, colorectal polyps, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticular disease, and anorectal conditions as well. She also treats patients with pelvic floor disorders such as fecal incontinence and rectal prolapse. She is dedicated to the application of minimally invasive surgical techniques like laparoscopy and robotic surgery when appropriate for patients. She is actively involved in quality improvement projects, clinical research and medical student education. Dr. Christante sees patients at our central Cataldo and North Nevada Clinic locations. She is an active staff physician at Sacred Heart Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, and Deaconess Hospital.
- Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School, 2004
- Internship: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, 2005
- Residency: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, 2011
- Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, 2015
- Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Clinical Focus: Colon and rectal surgery, including inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, anorectal disorders, and minimally invasive and robotic approaches
Cataldo Clinic
217 W Cataldo Ave
Spokane, WA
Dr. Christante saved my life. Through her hands, I got a miracle.
Dr Christante has been very responsive to our needs and concerns. She cares for our disabled daughter, giving her the utmost respect and attention.
Dr Christante did 4 month check up! She was thorough, explained how what was going to happen as time went on and perceptive to what I was feeling and took the time to ask, listen and was very honest and helpful. When I walked out of the office I felt, validated and felt better emotionally when I walked out!
My experience with the doctor was exceptional I feel very confident in her surgical skills and love her treatment of me during the consult!!!
Dr Dara was very respectful and courteous in a very private exam! I will certainly keep her as my Doctor!
I was given all of the information I need to make my decision for surgery with the doctor's guidance and expertise.
Dr. Christante Is an Amazing Care Provider and Her Team is Exceptional I would Definitely Refer My Friends and Family to Her
This provider was a wonderful communicator. Inspiring confidence in the course of actions recommended.
Dr Christante was very thorough in her explanation of my condition and needed to be done. She was able ease worries some what. I felt very strongly that she was someone l could trust.
My provider Dr. Dara is the best, have too many times to prove it
Dr spoke to her computer instead of me. Very short with answers.
Dr Christante is knowledgeable, professional, smart, emotionally intelligent, and very kind. I really appreciate the empathy she showed me. She's one of the good ones!
Wonderful
Everything was perfect. Thanks for caring.
I had the very best care team with this illness. I had total confidence in Both my surgeon's. They both worked together to repair and extend my life. Thank you .
Dr. Christante was very easy to talk to and very compassionate!!!
I would like to thank Dara for everything she did and all the people at Providence that helped me in a difficult time
Dr christante treated me with respect and courtesy and dealing with an embarrassing situation/illness.
Dr Christante always has answers to my medical questions She's an excellent doctor
I felt she was very compassionate.
Great
I felt very comfortable with the Dr and staff.
Dr. Christante was great for me in, in between surgeries because of past issues. Went above and beyond
Very friendly and easy to talk with.
Dr. Christante and her team were professional, helpful, and answered all of my questions so I could understand the answers.
Extremely excited to meet her and share that I had known her grandparents and Mother! Good Health Service and make a connection for health care! 10 out of 10!
This was a 6 month follow up for cancer. This is the best provider I've ever had. She found my cancer, took appropriate measures to get me the treatment and followed me through treatment. Dr. Christante saved my life!!!
Excellent experience
Doctor Christante listens and I feel that she generally cares about me and is trying to provide The best care that I would need.
Dr was very attentive. She was very easy to talk with and address current needs.
She was very professional and informative about My upcoming Surgery
Listening to my questions and answering so I could understand
Dr. Christante is very caring and compassionate of my concerns.and we have very good communication
I am very happy to have a doctor like her.
Dr. Dara H. Christante is a phenomenal colorectal surgeon who changed my life. She performed my colon ostomy with extraordinary skill and care, and I couldn't have asked for a better physician to guide me through such a major procedure.From our first consultation, Dr. Christante was compassionate, clear, and deeply knowledgeable. She took the time to explain every step of the surgery and recovery, making sure I felt informed and empowered. Her calm confidence and genuine empathy helped ease my fears and gave me hope.The surgery itself was a success, and her use of minimally invasive techniques made my recovery smoother than I expected. She was attentive during follow-ups, always making me feel heard and supported. Her dedication to her patients is unmatched-she truly treats you like a person, not just a case.If you're facing a colorectal procedure, especially something as life-changing as an ostomy, Dr. Christante is the surgeon you want by your side. Her expertise, warmth, and professionalism make her a standout in her field.
Very friendly and professional
She spent a lot of time with me, and genuinely wanted to help me. It was the best experience I'd had with any provider seen since the beginning of this illness back in January 2025.
Satisfied with visit
Great bedside manner.
Listened and asked questions that helped me understand the situation and how I needed to proceed to get my problem resolved.
I have no complaints at this time
I appreciated Dr. Christante's care and understanding regarding my condition. She explained my diagnosis and potential treatments and outcomes completely without going over my head.
I am extremely satisfied by the care given me by Dr Christante, in fact I drive 6 hours round trip to see her.
Dr. Christante is wonderful!!
Very good
Great doctor
I think she is amazing and has been very good to me
- Evaluating variation in enhanced recovery for colorectal surgery: a report from the Surgical Care Outcomes Assessment Program. (2022)
- Characterizing the HER2/neu status and metastatic potential of breast cancer stem/progenitor cells. (2010)
- Using complications associated with postmastectomy radiation and immediate breast reconstruction to improve surgical decision making. (2010)
- Hepatic artery chemoinfusion with chemoembolization for neuroendocrine cancer with progressive hepatic metastases despite octreotide therapy. (2008)
- Improved breast cancer survival among hormone replacement therapy users is durable after 5 years of additional follow-up. (2008)