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Dr. Christopher Comey, MD

Neurosurgery · Male · Age 54

Dr. Christopher Comey, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Hartford, CT and has been practicing for 21 years. He graduated from Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1990 and specializes in neurosurgery.

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(860) 714-6930

1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3215

Hartford, CT 06105

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Dr. Comey accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Anthem: Pathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana: BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Preferred Blue PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Tufts Health Plan: Tufts PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Connecticut

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Comey's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Comey treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Comey treats this condition more than 80% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Brachial Neuritis
Neuritis
Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
Optic Neuritis
Peripheral Neuritis
Polyneuritis
Radiculitis
Ulnar Neuritis
Vestibular Neuritis

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Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Comey performs Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities more than 75% of his peers

Dr. Comey performs this procedure more than 75% of his peers

Spondylosis

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Comey treats Spondylosis more than 72% of his peers

Dr. Comey treats this condition more than 72% of his peers

Dr. Comey's conditions and procedures:

Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Ear Disorders
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Epilepsy
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Leukodystrophy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Education

1998

Emory University

Fellowship Hospital

1997

University Of Pittsburgh

Residency Hospital

1991

University Of Pittsburgh

Internship Hospital

1990

Umdnj-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Medical School

1998

1997

1991

1990

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Comey's Reviews

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4.8

Based on 12 reviews

5 Stars	91.66666666666667%	(11)
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2 Stars	8.333333333333334%	(1)
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One of the best neurosurgeon ever, I would trust no one but him for my treatment and surgery. I highly recommend this Dr..

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Ivette Rodriguez in Holyoke, MA – May 16, 2017

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Dr. Comey has performed surgery on my wife's lower back, my lower back, and my neck. In each instance the surgery was incredibly effective, with both discomfort levels and recovery times surprisingly low. The surgeries were performed only after extensive discussions regarding the procedures and...Read More

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George H in Brimfield, MA – Oct 15, 2016

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