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Dr. Christopher Graves, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Christopher Graves, MD
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Dr. Christopher Graves, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Springfield, IL.
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Dr. Christopher Graves, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Springfield, IL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Graves, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Springfield, IL.

About

Dr. Graves graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Graves, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Springfield, IL and has 14 years experience. Dr. Graves currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John's Hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Mason District Hospital, Pana Community Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Dr. Graves has experience treating conditions like Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Graves received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 83 times. Dr. Graves' office accepts new patients. Dr. Graves is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Spinal Fusion
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Spinal Cord Decompression
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Spinal Osteophyte
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Arthrocentesis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Discitis
Chiari's Deformity
Chondromalacia
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lupus
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Scleroderma
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Ophthalmology Center of Illinois SC
    1301 S Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, IL 62711
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 547-9100
  2. 2 Decatur Memorial Hospital
    2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL 62526
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 547-9100
  3. 3 Office
    701 N 1st St Bldg 669, Springfield, IL 62781
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.8
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Patient Reviews
Apr 27, 2024
The great Doctor was kind and right to the point of what the problem was and how he would fix it. knew exactly what was wrong with me and he graciously rushed me into his schedule. Iam very thankful for this amazing human for allowing me to be able interact with my sons without pain or struggle. Words can't really describe anything about this amazing man. Thank you once again for saving my life
Mr.Carey — Apr 27, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Graves frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Graves, MD is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John's Hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Mason District Hospital, Pana Community Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Graves, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL

  • Decatur Memorial Hospital

    2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL

  • HSHS St. Mary's Hospital

    1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL

  • Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

    200 Stahlhut Dr, Lincoln, IL

  • HSHS St. Francis Hospital

    1215 Franciscan Dr, Litchfield, IL

  • Mason District Hospital

    615 N Promenade St, Havana, IL

  • Pana Community Hospital

    101 E 9th St, Pana, IL

  • Taylorville Memorial Hospital

    201 E Pleasant St, Taylorville, IL