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Dr. Christopher Shank, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 37
Dr. Christopher Shank, MD
4.8 (40 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Shank, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fort Worth, TX.
Dr. Christopher Shank, MD
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Dr. Christopher Shank, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 37
Fort Worth, TX
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Shank, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fort Worth, TX.

About

Dr. Shank graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Christopher Shank, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fort Worth, TX and has 12 years experience. Dr. Shank currently practices at Texas Health Neurosurgery & Spine Specialists and are affiliated with Texas Health H-E-B, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, Texas Health Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, Parkview Regional Hospital, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South, Medical City Decatur, Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital-Dallas, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville. Dr. Shank has experience treating conditions like Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Myelopathy and Broken Neck among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shank received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Shank's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shank is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spine Fracture Treatment
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Whiplash
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Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • EPO and Open Access Aetna Select Texas Health EPO
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    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Texas Health Neurosurgery & Spine Specialists
    800 5th Ave Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.8
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3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
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Nov 21, 2024
Dr Shank is an awesome doctor as well as a very caring person.
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Neurosurgery
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Education

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  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2013
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  • Neurosurgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Shank frequently treats the following conditions: Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Myelopathy and Broken Neck. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Shank, MD is affiliated with Texas Health H-E-B, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, Texas Health Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, Parkview Regional Hospital, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South, Medical City Decatur, Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital-Dallas, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Health H-E-B

    1600 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford, TX

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance

    10864 Texas Health Trl, Fort Worth, TX

  • Texas Health Fort Worth

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth

    6100 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX

  • Parkview Regional Hospital

    600 S Bonham St, Mexia, TX

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne

    201 Walls Dr, Cleburne, TX

  • Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South

    11801 South Fwy, Burleson, TX

  • Medical City Decatur

    609 Medical Center Dr, Decatur, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital-Dallas

    621 N Hall St, Dallas, TX

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle

    108 Denver Trl, Azle, TX

  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville

    411 N Belknap St, Stephenville, TX