Dr. Christopher Aho, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Male ·
Age 45
Save
Dr. Christopher Aho, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Whittier, CA and has been practicing for 13 years. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1999 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Christopher Aho, MD
12291 Washington Blvd Ste 102
Whittier, CA 90606
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Health Net
- USI Affinity
*Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
Learn about Dr. Aho
Be confident in your decisions by checking out your provider's top areas of care, education, patient reviews and more. Learn about finding the right doctor for you.
Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Aho performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Low Back Pain
very high
more than 94% of peers
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 92% of peers
Spondylosis
high
more than 85% of peers
Dr. Aho's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
51 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Craniopharyngioma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Epidural Hematoma
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Ruptured Aneurysm
- Saccular Aneurysm
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- 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
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
Less
12 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Stereotactic Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 1999
- Oregon Health Sciences UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed 2000
- Los Angeles Cnty-USC Med CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 2005
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Aho has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
Dr. Aho does not have any memberships or affiliations listed. If you are Dr. Aho and would like to add memberships or affiliations, please update your profile.
Dr. Aho's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aho
Leave a review
How likely are you to recommendDr. Aho?
Average Wait Time
- 16 – 30 minutes
Dr. Aho's Performance
Office & Staff Performance
What People Say About Dr. Christopher Aho, MD
Dr. Christopher Aho, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
Great surgeon, because of him I'm able to walk again. He was quick on making my surgery possible even on a Sunday. I went into the ER on Thursday not able to walk or move without excruciating pain & by Sunday I was in surgery. Dr. Aho was great with explaining the procedure not only to me but my...Read More
Was this helpful?
F. Martinez – Jul 20, 2018
Dr. Christopher Aho, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
I was diagnosed with a meningioma tumor. We chose Dr. Aho to have the brain tumor removed as it was very large and was causing terrible headaches and mood swings. Dr. Aho performed the surgery and informed us of the risks. The surgery lasted more than 9 hrs. I am back to my old self without the...Read More
Was this helpful?
Tana Dawkins in Whittier,CA – Apr 24, 2018
Dr. Christopher Aho, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
Suffered from back pain for 3 years and I went to many doctors and chiropractors where I got epidural injections and did physical therapy and nothing provided relief. I went to see Dr. Aho and he did surgery on my lower back and since then I no longer have any back pain. I would recommend Dr. Aho...Read More
Was this helpful?
Trinidad and George Rodriguez in Whittier – Apr 19, 2018
Dr. Christopher Aho, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
Never had an operation before and this one was the first time and I was under a lot of pain but I had to get it done. I was recommended to Dr. Aho and he did an incredible job with my back surgery. I am very happy with the outcome and I recommend this to anybody who has similar problem.
Was this helpful?
FIdencio Villanueva in Whittier, CA – Apr 12, 2018
Dr. Christopher Aho, MD
Reply
Flag Comment
Before for seeing doctor Aho I had gone to many doctors for severe pain in my neck. After pills and injections, mri, catscans X Rays they could not determine what was causing my pain.
After seeing doctor Aho he said he could fix my pain problem.He explained what had to be done in a way that I...Read More
Was this helpful?
Merrill Johnson in Walnut, Ca – Apr 09, 2018
Show more reviews