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Dr. Christopher Farrell, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.9 (429)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Christopher Farrell, MD

Dr. Christopher Farrell, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Temple University and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital. Dr. Farrell, completed a residency at Emory University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Farrell an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Farrell works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA with other offices in King of Prussia, PA, Voorhees, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Farrell's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates
    Honickman Ctr 10th Floor # 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 253-6583
  2. 2
    Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates
    950 Pulaski Dr Ste 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 253-6583
  3. 3
    Voorhees Specialty Care- Neuroscience Service
    333 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 253-6583
  4. 4
    Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Cherry Hill
    2211 Chapel Ave W Ste 303, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 253-6583

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Brain Surgery
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Meningiomas
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Disease
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Acoustic Neuroma
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
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Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Palsy
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Cervical Stenosis
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Chordoma
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Myelomalacia
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
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Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • Cigna
    • Cigna-HealthSpring
    • Consumer Health Network
    • CorVel
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Devon Health
    • First Health
    • Fortified Provider Network
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
    • Health Net
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Humana
    • Independence Blue Cross
    • Intergroup
    • Keystone Health Plan East
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
    • Medicaid of New Jersey
    • MultiPlan
    • One Net
    • PA Insurance Services
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • QualCare
    • Special Needs Plan
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • UPMC
    • US Family Health Plan
    • WellPoint
    • Worker's Compensation

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    4.9
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    About Dr. Christopher Farrell, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1922134394
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Emory University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Emory University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    • Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Farrell has seen patients for Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Farrell on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    429 patients have reviewed Dr. Farrell. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Farrell.

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