Dr. Christopher D. Shank
Overview
Dr. Christopher Shank is a skilled neurosurgeon and Fort Worth native. His clinical interests include traumatic and degenerative spinal disease treatment using complex and minimally invasive surgery, spinal oncology, general cranial/trauma neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, brain tumor and vascular neurosurgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Shank is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Neurosurgical Society and Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Shank is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
800 5th Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher D. Shank
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher D. Shank?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher D. Shank by calling their office at 817-250-4280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher D. Shank a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher D. Shank is classified as an Distinguished expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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. Christopher D. Shank specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher D. Shank is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Christopher D. Shank participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher D. Shank has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher D. Shank's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher D. Shank accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher D. Shank accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-250-4280 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Shank isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Shank isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Shank isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain TumorDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain AbscessDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.