Christopher F. Spurney
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
9850 Key West Avenue, 
Rockville, MD 

Overview

Christopher Spurney is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years.

Dr. Spurney is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect.

Dr. Spurney is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2001. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

New York Medical College, 1998

Residency

New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Pediatrics - 2001

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatric Cardiology in DC

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004
Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2001

Fellowships

Children's National Hospital, Pediatric Cardiology - 2004

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • 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

Montgomery County
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Other Locations
Howard County
7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 230, Fulton, MD 20759
Children's National Cardiology at Calvert
995 Prince Frederick Boulevard, Suite 104, Prince, Frederick, MD 20678
Prince George's County
2900 Campus Way North, Lanham, MD 20706
Children's National Cardiology at Medstar Georgetown
4200 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic at Michigan Avenue
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Telehealth Video Visit
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Spurney 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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 F. Spurney

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher F. Spurney?

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Is Dr. Christopher F. Spurney a top-rated expert for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher F. Spurney is classified as an Elite expert for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, 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 F. Spurney specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher F. Spurney is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Christopher F. Spurney participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher F. Spurney has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher F. Spurney's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher F. Spurney accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher F. Spurney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-765-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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