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Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD
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Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 65
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Shaffrey graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS. Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC and has 39 years experience. Dr. Shaffrey currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Duke University Hospital and Riverside Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shaffrey has experience treating conditions like Back Pain, Spine Deformities and Scoliosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaffrey received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Shaffrey's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shaffrey is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Back Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chondrocalcinosis
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Spinal Fusion
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Fracture
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
    40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 613-0444
  2. 2 UVA Health Heart and Vascular Center Fontaine
    500 Ray C Hunt Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 924-0000
  3. 3 Duke Orthopedics Arringdon
    5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 300, Morrisville, NC 27560
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 660-5066

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Oct 20, 2016
Extremely knowledgeable and skilled. Answers all questions thoroughly and clearly. Doesn't operate until absolutely necessary and all other options tried. Absolutely the best spine surgeon anywhere
Gene in Mount Juliet, TN — Oct 20, 2016
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaffrey's profile.

Dr. Shaffrey frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain, Spine Deformities and Scoliosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD is affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Duke University Hospital and Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

    100 Sentara Cir, Williamsburg, VA

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC

  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA