Dr. Christopher Kalhorn, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Male ·
Age 48
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Dr. Christopher Kalhorn, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Washington, DC and has been practicing for 16 years. He graduated from Loyola Univ Of Chicago Stritch Sch Of Med in 1996 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Neurosurgery Department
3800 Reservoir Rd NW # 7
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-4972
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
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Brain Surgery
very high
more than 99% of peers
Hydrocephalus
very high
more than 95% of peers
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
very high
more than 94% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
54 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- 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
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- 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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27 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
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
- Stereotaxis
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Background Check
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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
- Loyola Univ Of Chicago Stritch Sch Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1996
- Baylor College Of MedInternship Hospital | Completed 1997
- Baylor College Of MedResidency Hospital | Completed 2002
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Christopher Kalhorn, MD
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There are no words that can possibly say enough about this blessed gift from God. We found Dr Kalhorn after an awful experience at Children’s Hospital in Norfolk, Dr. Kalhorn would be our Angel after our beautiful granddaughter who at 4 years old was diagnosed with a tumor that would be diagnosed...Read More
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Sep 17, 2018
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I would recommend Dr. Kalhorn to anyone and everyone I know!
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Monzell Fairfax in Washington, DC – Aug 07, 2018
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I suffered severe intractable back pain for nearly eleven years due to a crushing back injury. Dr. Kalhorn recently implanted a Spinal Cord Stimulator, developed by Boston Scientific, that prevents the majority of pain signals
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Susan Haas – May 16, 2018
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Amazing surgeon with an incredible bedside manner. Can't say enough good things about him & everyone we've encountered in his office, too. Simply the best!
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Dr. Kalhorn accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS IISelect
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldKeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Choice AdvantageBlue Preferred PPOCareFirst Maryland POS
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlanPHCS Network PPO
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