Dr. Christopher Ames, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ames is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.
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Dr. Christopher Ames, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Christopher Ames, MD
Dr. Christopher Ames, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Ames an average 4.1 star rating.
Dr. Ames works at
Dr. Ames' Office Locations
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Univ of California Home Care Serv400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Directions (415) 353-2808
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Office505 Parnassus Ave Rm M779, San Francisco, CA 94143 Directions (415) 353-2348
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Office400 Parnassus Ave Ste A2300, San Francisco, CA 94143 Directions (866) 817-7463
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University of California San Francisco505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Directions (415) 476-1000
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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About Dr. Christopher Ames, MD
- Neurosurgery
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- 30 years of experience
- English, French
- 1265485155
Education & Certifications
- Barrow Neurol Inst
- University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
- Neurosurgery
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ames accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Ames has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Ames works at
Dr. Ames has seen patients for Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Chronic Neck Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ames on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Ames speaks French.
24 patients have reviewed Dr. Ames. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ames.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ames, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ames appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.