Neurosurgery
Christopher Ames, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Christopher Ames is a neurosurgeon who specializes in caring for patients with tumors, scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) and kyphosis (curvature of the upper back). He is recognized by the Chordoma Foundation for his expertise in chordoma (a cancerous tumor that grows along the spine). He also has advanced knowledge of chondrosarcoma (a rare bone cancer that starts in cartilage cells), giant cell tumor (an aggressive, noncancerous tumor), soft tissue sarcoma (cancer affecting conne
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Credentials
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Barrow Neurological Institute / St Josephs Med Ctr (2002)
- Residency: University of California - San Diego (2001)
- Internship: University of California - San Diego (1995)
- Medical School: University of California Los Angeles (1994)
Years in Practice
30+ years
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Medical Center
- Enloe Medical Center
Conditions Dr. Ames treats
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