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Dr. Christopher Ames, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. Christopher Ames, MD
4.3 (29 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Ames, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Christopher Ames, MD
4.3 (29 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Ames, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Ames, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Ames graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Ames, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Ames currently practices at Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Enloe Medical Center. Dr. Ames has experience treating conditions like Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Cervical Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ames received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Ames' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ames also speaks French. Dr. Ames is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Cervical Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Cervical Stenosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Spinal Discectomy
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Brain Abscess
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chondrosarcoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lupus
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Meningiomas
Muscle Cramping
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

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  • Blue Shield of California
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  • Aetna
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  • Health Net
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  • UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ames
4.3
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Apr 27, 2025
Absolutely the greatest care!
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Barrow Neurol Inst
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Ames, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ames' profile.

Dr. Ames frequently treats the following conditions: Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Cervical Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Ames, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Enloe Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Ames, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Enloe Medical Center

    1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA