Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter

Neurosurgery
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
1959 NE Pacific St, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
9
conditions
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center At UW Medical Center - Montlake
1959 NE Pacific St, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Christoph Hofstetter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Hofstetter is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Lordosis, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 153 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hofstetter is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Harborview Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
German
Russian
Swedish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
Other Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview
908 Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98104

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.

153 Total Publications

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Demonstrates a Severity-Dependent Hemodynamic Response to Acute Dural Decompression in Contusive Rodent Spinal Cord Injury.
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Demonstrates a Severity-Dependent Hemodynamic Response to Acute Dural Decompression in Contusive Rodent Spinal Cord Injury.
Journal: Neurotrauma reports
Published: August 27, 2026
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Is Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter a top-rated expert for Laminectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Laminectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter specialize in?

While Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Laminectomy, Spinal Stenosis, and Herniated Disk. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter has published 153 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laminectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter accept my insurance?

Dr. Christoph P. Hofstetter accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-829-4211 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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