Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus
400 Parnassus Avenue Floor 8San Francisco, CA, 94143
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… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine | Doctorate | Other | 1994 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine | Neurosurgery | 1995 |
| Residency - University of California, San Diego School of Medicine | Neurosurgery | 2001 |
| Fellowship - Barrow Neurological Institute | Spine Surgery | 2002 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Not Specified |
| Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Not Specified |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Super Doctors | 2012 |
Accepts New Patients: Yes