Christopher S. Blanchard, D.O.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Blanchard's philosophy of care is to treat every patient the same way he would want his family treated and to get them back to doing everything they would like to do.

Specialties

Expertise Overview

Dr. Blanchard specializes in spine surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive and motion preservation techniques. He is dedicated to providing immediate and life-changing relief of symptoms through both surgical and conservative measures.

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Office Locations

Cumming

4150 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Road

Suite 300

Cumming, GA 30040

404-847-9999

Roswell

1285 Hembree Rd

Suite 200-A

Roswell, GA 30076

404-847-9999

Meet Dr. Christopher S. Blanchard

About

Dr. Blanchard loves the Cumming and Roswell areas, stating, "I love the people who are in my community and could not imagine living anywhere else." His goal is to give as many people as possible relief from their pain, allowing them to live healthy, active lives.

Outside of Work

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Blanchard enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys. He is actively involved with his sons, coaching their baseball teams. Dr. Blanchard also prioritizes his own health through regular exercise and he is active in his church community.

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Experience in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Dr. Blanchard was drawn to orthopedics because he loves working with his hands and seeing immediate results. He chose to specialize in spine surgery due to the intricacies involved and the satisfaction of seeing patients get immediate and life-changing relief from their symptoms.

In recent years, Dr. Blanchard has embraced the evolution of spine surgery techniques. He notes, "We have been able to obtain the same or better results from surgery with less invasive techniques allowing quicker recovery and return of function." These advancements in technology offer significant benefits to patients, including the ability to perform surgeries on an outpatient basis, eliminating the need for hospital stays and allowing for quicker recovery and long-term improvement.

Dr. Blanchard's expertise extends beyond his surgical skills. He has also turned inventor, designing his own spinal fusion device.

Fellowship

Spine Surgery Fellowship - Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina

Residency

Doctors Hospital; Columbus, Ohio

Medical Degree

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Suwannee, Georgia

Certifications

Board Certified, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Associations

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Association of Georgia
North American Spine Society

Hospital Affiliations

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Areas of Expertise

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Reconstructive Spine Surgery
Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery
Artificial Disc Replacement

Staff Working With Christopher S. Blanchard

Haley Sellers
MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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Authority In His Field: Patient Resources & Publications

Surgeon turns inventor: Dr. Christopher Blanchard completes 1st spinal fusion with device he designed Beyond Fusion: Unlock Your Spine's Natural Mobility with Motion Preservation Signs & Symptoms of Neck Conditions How to Deal with Lower Back Pain

Traumatic, Posterior Pediatric Hip Dislocations With Associated Posterior Labrum Osteochondral Avulsion: Recognizing the Acetabular “Fleck” Sign

Awards

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