Dr. Christopher Comey, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Male ·
Age 53
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Dr. Christopher Comey, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Hartford, CT and has been practicing for 20 years. He graduated from Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch in 1990 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- MultiPlan
- Tufts Health Plan
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Spondylosis
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more than 93% of peers
Spine Disorders
very high
more than 90% of peers
Intervertebral Disc Disease
very high
more than 89% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
51 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- 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
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Leukodystrophy
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- 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
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15 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- 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
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Connecticut.
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
- Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med SchMedical School | Graduated 1990
- University Of PittsburghInternship Hospital | Completed 1991
- University Of PittsburghResidency Hospital | Completed 1997
- Emory UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 1998
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Comey has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Christopher Comey, MD
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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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31Ivette 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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92George H in Brimfield, MA – Oct 15, 2016
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Dr. Comey accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AnthemPathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPreferred Blue PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health CareHarvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Tufts Health PlanTufts PPO
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