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Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.8 (17)
Map Pin Small Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD

Dr. Christopher Shaffrey, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Duke University Hospital and Riverside Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shaffrey an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Shaffrey works at Practice in Durham, NC with other offices in Charlottesville, VA and Morrisville, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Back Pain 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.

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Dr. Shaffrey's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc
    40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 613-0444
  2. 2
    Uva Health Heart and Vascular Center Fontaine
    500 Ray C Hunt Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 924-0000
  3. 3
    Duke Orthopedics Arringdon
    5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 300, Morrisville, NC 27560 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 660-5066

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  • Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
  • Duke University Hospital
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

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Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chondrocalcinosis
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Fracture
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    3.8
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1235208877
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Shaffrey has seen patients for Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shaffrey on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Shaffrey. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shaffrey.

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