Dr. Christopher Kepler, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has been practicing for 6 years. He graduated from Columbia University / College of Physicians And Surgeons in 2005 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic spine surgery, and more.Read his story
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union
- Amerihealth
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Kepler performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Herniated Disc Surgery
very high
more than 99% of peers
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
very high
more than 99% of peers
Myelopathy
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Kepler's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Kepler "Dr. Kepler is an ABOS Board Certified Spine Surgeon. He completed a two year fellowship in spine surgery and spine research at Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Kepler completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He received his M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2005 and also attended business school at Columbia, receiving an MBA. He has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed articles and presents regularly at national and international spine meetings. He has multiple ongoing research interests including a strong interest in basic research where he studies the molecular biology of disc degeneration and strategies to prevent postoperative infection, research which is funded by the NIH. Dr. Kepler has a faculty appointment at Thomas Jefferson University where he directs a basic science lab and is heavily involved in clinical research."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kepler "Performing surgery is always used as a last resort, only after all other avenues have been explored. When surgery is necessary, I perform the least invasive surgery which I think will address a patient's complaints and avoid spinal fusion whenever possible. I encourage open lines of communication with my patients and this is reflected in the amount of time spent with patients and the careful attention that I give to everyone to help sort through their problems regardless of whether they will ultimately need surgery. "
7 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Neurological Spine Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
61 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Ear Disorders
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Epilepsy
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Herniated Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Limb Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sacrum Disorders
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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14 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Brain Surgery
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Fracture Care
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Duke UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 2000
- Columbia University / College of Physicians And SurgeonsMedical School | Graduated 2005
- Hospital for Special SurgeryInternship Hospital | Completed 2006
- Hospital for Special SurgeryResidency Hospital | Completed 2010
- Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 2012
- Columbia University Business SchoolOther Education | Completed 2005
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Patient Comments (19)
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