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Dr. Kraig Kristof, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.7 (66)
Map Pin Small Toledo, OH
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kraig Kristof, MD

Dr. Kraig Kristof, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Toledo, OH. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and is affiliated with McLaren St. Luke's, Mercy Saint Anne Hospital, University of Toledo Medical Center and ProMedica Flower Hospital. Dr. Kristof, completed a residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center -- Orthopaedic Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Kristof an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Kristof works at Toledo Clinic in Toledo, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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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    Kraig Kristof, MD -- Spine Surgery at The Toledo Clinic
    4235 Secor Rd, Toledo, OH 43623 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 479-5424

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • McLaren St. Luke's
  • Mercy Saint Anne Hospital
  • University of Toledo Medical Center
  • ProMedica Flower Hospital

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Spinal Stenosis
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Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
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Treatment frequency



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.
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Adult Scoliosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Spine
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Kyphosis
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Limb Pain
Lordosis
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Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Infections
Spinal Instability
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Shock
Spinal Tuberculosis
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthritis
Spondylosis
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Adult Scoliosis Correction
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Complex Spinal Reconstruction
Complex Spine Surgery
Degenerative Disc surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Surgery
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Kraig Kristof, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1063682425
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • William Beaumont Hospital -- Spine Surgery Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • The University of Toledo Medical Center -- Orthopaedic Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • The University of Toledo Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Bowling Green State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Kraig Kristof, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kristof is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Kristof has seen patients for Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kristof on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    66 patients have reviewed Dr. Kristof. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kristof.

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