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Dr. Christopher Elia, DO

Neurological Spine Surgery*
5.0 (154)
Map Pin Small Royal Oak, MI
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Christopher Elia, DO

Dr. Christopher Elia, DO is a Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Elia, completed a fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University - Complex & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Elia, completed a residency at Riverside University Health System - Neurological Surgery Residency. Patients rated Dr. Elia an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Elia works at Spine & Brain Surgery Specialists in Royal Oak, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and UnitedHealthCare 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. Elia's Office Locations

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    Spine & Brain Surgery Specialists
    30701 Woodward Ave Ste 301, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 861-2710

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  • Beaumont Hospital, Trenton
  • Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
  • Trinity Health Livonia Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills
  • Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

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Herniated Disc
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Bone Cancer
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Brain Cancer
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
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Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Low Back Pain
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Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
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Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Complex Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
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    About Dr. Christopher Elia, DO

    Specialties*
    • Neurological Spine Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1386081677
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Thomas Jefferson University - Complex & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Riverside University Health System - Neurological Surgery Residency
    Residency
    Internship
    • Saint James Hospital and Health Center - Olympia Flds
    Internship
    Undergraduate School
    • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Elia works at Spine & Brain Surgery Specialists in Royal Oak, MI. View the full address on Dr. Elia’s profile.

    154 patients have reviewed Dr. Elia. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Elia.

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