Dr. Christian Bonasso, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Columbus, OH and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1995 and specializes in neurosurgery.Read his story
OhioHealth Neurological Physicians
3525 Olentangy River Rd Ste 5310
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 788-4581
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
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Spinal Stenosis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Spine Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
Herniated Disc
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Bonasso's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Bonasso "Dr. Christian L. Bonasso is a classically trained neurosurgeon specializing in a wide range of adult neurosurgery. Dr. Bonasso has extensive experience in the surgical treatment of all aspects of spinal disease, benign and malignant brain tumors, pituitary tumors, intracranial aneurysms, Chiari malformations and peripheral nerve disorders including carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy. Dr. Bonasso is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati before earning his medical degree from their College of Medicine. His neurosurgery residency was completed at The Ohio State University. Actively involved in the medical community, Dr. Bonasso is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Bonasso also continues to work in the development of a cerebral cooling system to be used in the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), stoke and brain injury after cardiac arrest. Dr. Bonasso uses his experience inside and outside of the hospital setting to provide his patients with the best care possible. He will focus on educating his patients about their diagnosis and presenting all of their treatment options in a clear and understandable way. If surgical treatment options are best, he will utilize the most modern techniques available to provide expert surgical care. Dr. Bonasso believes that the key to providing excellent and compassionate care is to treat all patients as he would his own family. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling."
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1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
54 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Torticollis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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21 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1995
- Oh State University HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Bonasso accepts 30 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Access Choice PPOBlue Preferred HMO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CareOregonMedicaid
- CareSourceMedicaid
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- Coventry Health Care
- Health NetMedicaid
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HealthPlus AmerigroupMedicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyMedicaid
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Husky HealthMedicaid
- inHealthMedicaid
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- MedicaMedicaid
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Molina HealthcareMedicaidMolina
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Mutual of Omaha
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- Principal Financial Group
- Simply Healthcare PlansMedicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSMedicaidOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
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