Dr. Christopher R. Brown
Overview
As an orthopaedic specialist and spine surgeon, I am committed to providing the best possible outcome for my patients with the least invasive surgery possible. I treat patients using the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques. Among the conditions I see in my patients are cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, and traumatic spine injuries. Among the procedures I perform are complex cervical reconstruction, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, motion preservation spine surgery, and metastatic and tumor surgery.
Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Diskitis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
Throughout my medical career, I have remained dedicated to improving my patients' quality of life. As a specialist in adult cervical and spinal deformity surgery, I understand the significant impact our interventions have on individuals suffering from debilitating pain and physical and mental health challenges. Spinal deformity surgery merges the complexities of spinal biomechanics with the needs of an aging population. My research focuses on spinal alignment, biomechanics, innovative surgical techniques, and health economics to ensure value-based care that enhances patient outcomes. Dr. Passias is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Duke Regional Hospital Brain And Spine Surgery
I am an academic board-certified spine surgeon with more than 25 years of experience treating spine disease. I address a variety of spinal conditions, including upper cervical instability; cervical degenerative and traumatic disease; thoracic disease and deformity; lumbar degeneration and instability; spinal trauma (cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral); metastatic spine disease; spinal infections; and complex spine conditions. In surgery, I use traditional open techniques, minimally invasive spine surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. Dr. Danisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
Emergeortho PA
John Hicks is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Hicks is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Brown isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Brown isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Brown isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Brown isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Brown isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Brown isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Brown isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Brown isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Brown isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Brown isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Brown isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Brown isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DiskitisDr. Brown isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Brown isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Herniated DiskDr. Brown isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Brown isExperienced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.