Dr. Christopher P. Ames

Surgical Internship, Resident - Neurologic Surgery, Spine Fellow, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Neurosurgery, Spine surgery fellowship

Neurosurgeon

30 years experience overall

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About Dr. Christopher P. Ames

Dr. Christopher P. Ames is a Neurosurgeon and has an experience of 30 …read more

services

Spinal Deformity Correction
Cervical osteotomy
risk characterization for spine surgery
flat back correction
artificial intelligence decision support for scoliosis
Tumors
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Deformity
Spine Tumor Surgery
spine tumor treatment
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Common Questions
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Why do patients visit Dr. Christopher P. Ames?
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Patients frequently visit Dr. Christopher P. Ames for Spinal Deformity Correction, Cervical osteotomy, risk characterization for spine surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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What is Dr. Christopher P. Ames's education qualification?
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Dr. Christopher P. Ames has the following qualifications - Surgical Internship, Resident - Neurologic Surgery, Spine Fellow, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Neurosurgery, Spine surgery fellowship.
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What does Dr. Christopher P. Ames specialises in ?
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Dr. Christopher P. Ames specialises as Neurosurgeon.
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How many years of experience does Dr. Christopher P. Ames have?
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Dr. Christopher P. Ames has an overall experience of 30 years. View where has Dr. Christopher P. Ames practiced in the past.
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Who is Dr. Christopher P. Ames?
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Dr. Christopher P. Ames is a Neurosurgeon and has an experience of 30 years in this field. He completed Surgical Internship from University of California, San Diego in 1995,Resident - Neurologic Surgery from University of California, San Diego in 2000 and Spine Fellow from Barrow Neurological Institute in 2002. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society,UCSF Top Doctors,Castle Connolly Top Doctors,Scoliosis Research Society,International Spine Study Group and AO Foundation. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Spinal Deformity Correction,Cervical osteotomy,risk characterization for spine surgery,flat back correction and artificial intelligence decision support for scoliosis etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Other Information

Specializations

Neurosurgeon

Education

Surgical Internship - University of California, San Diego, 1995
Resident - Neurologic Surgery - University of California, San Diego, 2000
Spine Fellow - Barrow Neurological Institute, 2002
Medical degree, DO - University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, 1994
Residency in Neurosurgery - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 2001
Spine surgery fellowship - Barrow Neurological Institute, 2002

Awards and Recognitions

GOLDSTEIN Award (2017)
North American Spine Society Value Award (2015)
America's Top Surgeons, Castle Connolly (2010-2016)
America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly (2010-2016)
US News and World Report Top 1% Neurosurgeons in Country (2011-2012)
Chairman's Prize (2001)
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (1994)
Cum Laude Dartmouth College (1989)
SRS Russell A. Hibbs Award
SRS John H. Moe Award
SRS Louis A. Goldstein Award
SRS Thomas E. Whitecloud Award
Top Doctors in Neurosurgery - San Francisco Magazine (2015-2017)

Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
UCSF Top Doctors
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Scoliosis Research Society
International Spine Study Group
AO Foundation

Registrations

A60247 Medical Board of California, 1996