Dr. Christopher I. Shaffrey
Overview
I have more than 25 years of experience treating patients of all ages with spinal disorders. I have had an interest in the management of spinal disorders since starting my medical education. I performed residencies in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire range of spinal disorders. My goal has been to find innovative ways to manage the range of spinal conditions, straightforward to complex. I have a focus on managing patients with complex spinal disorders. My patient evaluation and management philosophy is to provide engaged, compassionate care that focuses on providing the simplest and least aggressive treatment option for a particular condition. In many cases, non-operative treatment options exist to improve a patient’s symptoms. I have been actively engaged in clinical research to find the best ways to manage spinal disorders in order to achieve better results with fewer complications.
Dr. Shaffrey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 677 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 160 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Kyphosis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shaffrey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
6 Clinical Trials
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 Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Hey Clinic PA
Lloyd Hey is an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hey is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey. Dr. Than is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
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
- Elite
- KyphosisDr. Shaffrey isElite. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Shaffrey isElite. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Shaffrey isElite. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Shaffrey isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Distinguished
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Shaffrey isDistinguished. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Shaffrey isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Shaffrey isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Shaffrey isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Shaffrey isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Shaffrey isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Shaffrey isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Brown-Sequard SyndromeDr. Shaffrey isAdvanced. Learn about Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
- Fractured SpineDr. Shaffrey isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated DiskDr. Shaffrey isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Shaffrey isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Shaffrey isAdvanced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Shaffrey isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Shaffrey isExperienced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.
- Bone GraftDr. Shaffrey isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Shaffrey isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Shaffrey isExperienced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Shaffrey isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.