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Dr. Christopher Drinkwater, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.0 (47)
Map Pin Small Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Drinkwater, MD

Dr. Christopher Drinkwater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Rochester, NY. Dr. Drinkwater, completed a residency at St. Vincent`S Medical Center-Australia. Patients rated Dr. Drinkwater an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Drinkwater works at Practice in Rochester, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Hip Osteophyte along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Drinkwater's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Strong Memorial Hospital Psych
    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 341-0522
  2. 2
    Office
    601 Elmwood Ave Ste 665, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-5321
  3. 3
    Office
    665 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 341-0522
  4. 4
    Ur Medicine Labs- Highland Hospital
    1000 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-5321

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Highland Hospital
  • Strong Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Osteophyte
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteopenia
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement
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    4.0
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    Based on 47 ratings
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    About Dr. Christopher Drinkwater, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1033150966
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • St. Vincent`S Medical Center-Australia
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Christopher Drinkwater, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Drinkwater is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Drinkwater has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Drinkwater works at Practice in Rochester, NY. View the full address on Dr. Drinkwater’s profile.

    Dr. Drinkwater has seen patients for Hip Osteophyte, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Drinkwater on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    47 patients have reviewed Dr. Drinkwater. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Drinkwater.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Drinkwater, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Drinkwater 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.

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