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
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
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