Christopher D. Shank
Expertise in
21
conditions
Expertise in
21
conditions

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 clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

UAB Collat School Of Business (2018)

Residency

University of Alabama Medical Center Program - Neurological Surgery (2020)

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Specialty Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists
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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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 23 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.

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