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Christian Athanassious, MD

Specialty
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spine Surgery
Languages
English
Primary Address | Office Details
Santa Rosa Orthopaedic Medical Group - Montgomery
1405 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Phone: (707) 546-1922

Fax: (707) 546-1602

Medical Groups & Affiliations
  • Providence Affiliated Provider
  • Providence Medical Network
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  • Meet The Provider
    Biography
    Dr. Christian Athanassious is a board certified spine surgeon with fellowship training in spine surgery from Stanford University. Dr. Athanassious is the Medical Director of The Total Spine Health Program.

    An advocate of the whole-body medical approach to treating patients, Dr. Athanassious completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology from UC Davis with the intention of pursuing his medical doctorate. With a thorough background in psychology, Dr. Athanassious never loses sight of the mind and body connection when considering the best treatment for his patients. In the time between graduating from UC Davis and applying to medical school, Dr. Athanassious was a Howard Hughes Scholar working as a research manager, researcher, and anatomy lecturer at UC Davis for premed and medical students while he was studying for the MCAT.

    He went on to complete a post baccalaureate in Medical Science at the Drexel University College of Medicine. Graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Athanassious was the only graduate invited to continue on at the same school to complete his Doctorate of Medicine. He then completed his orthopaedic residency at Monmouth Medical Center, and was selected to serve as the Chief Resident in his final year. Throughout his undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and residency, Dr. Athanassious published many award-winning studies on a variety of medical subjects.

    Dr. Athanassious’ outstanding achievements earned him a spot in the prestigious Stanford University Spine Fellowship, which he completed in 2014. After training alongside some of the world’s finest spine surgeons, Dr. Athanassious brings invaluable expertise and knowledge about the latest advancements in orthopaedic spine operative and nonoperative care to individuals of all ages in the greater Santa Rosa area.

    Dr. Athanassious was born in Scotland, raised in the U.S., and has been a longtime resident of California. He is married and enjoys many physical activities including mountain biking, skiing, martial arts, and running.
    For a consultation, please call 707-546-1922 (option #1) and request an appointment with Dr. Athanassious.
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    Primary Specialties
    Primary Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Spine Surgery
    Other Specialties Associations Areas of Interest
    Areas of Interest
    • Surgical Spine Care
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
    • Directory of Total Spine Health Program
    Certifications
    Board Certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

    Education
    Education & Training
    • Medical School
      Drexel University College of Medicine
    • Residency
      Monmouth Medical Center
    • Fellowship
      Stanford University
  • Insurance Accepted

    Insurance Accepted

    • Insurance Plan

    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Health Net HMO
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
    • Western Health Advantage HMO
    • Western Health Advantage Medicare
 
  • Primary Location

Santa Rosa Orthopaedic Medical Group - Montgomery