Orthopaedics
Christian Athanassious, M.D.
Co-Director, The Total Spine Health Program
Santa Rosa, CA
Dr. Christian Athanassious is a board eligible spine surgeon with fellowship training in spine surgery from Stanford University. Dr. Athanassious co-directs The Total Spine Health Program alongside veteran back and neck care specialist Dr. Michael J. Star. An advocate of the whole-body medical approach to treating patients, Dr. Athanassious completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology from UC Davis with the intention of pursuing his medical doctorate. With a thorough background in psychology
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: UC Davis (BA Psychology)
- Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (MD)
- Residency: Monmouth Medical Center (Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief Resident)
- Fellowship: Stanford University (Spine Surgery, 2014)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Howard Hughes Scholar (UC Davis)
Leadership Roles
- Co-Director, The Total Spine Health Program
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Spine Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
Spinal FusionDegenerative Spine ConditionsCervical Spine DisordersLumbar Spine Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Sutter Lakeside Hospital
- Sonoma Valley Hospital
- Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Adventist Health Hanford
Experience
18+ years in practice