Christopher Donald Shank, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Christopher Donald Shank, MD
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Ste 500
Fort Worth, TX 76104-7304
About Me
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Specialty Hospital
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
University of Alabama Medical Center Program - Neurological Surgery - Residency - 2020
UAB Collat School of Business - Graduate School - 2018
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Medical Education - 2013
Bio
Dr. Christopher Shank is a skilled neurosurgeon and Fort Worth native. His clinical interests include traumatic and degenerative spinal disease treatment using complex and minimally invasive surgery, spinal oncology, general cranial/trauma neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, brain tumor and vascular neurosurgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Shank is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Neurosurgical Society and Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons.
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4.9 out of 5 (79 Ratings, 33 Comments)
Mar 2026Dr Shank is a great surgeon and I am happy with all of my care.Mar 2026He was very thorough and eased my concernsMar 2026Everyone including Dr Shank and his NP were wonderfulMar 2026Both providers included my husband in the discussion and really listened to his concerns.Mar 2026[...] I will recommend him to others, because he do his job very well. He discusses it with me and my family. [...]Mar 2026Very polite and professional staffMar 2026Excellent in every wayMar 2026Dr. Shank and his staff are the best!Mar 2026Great experience!Mar 2026Very happy with the quickness from the time we arrived and the appointment was over! The Dr and staff were very professionalMar 2026Very friendly and amicableMar 2026Stafffrom areival to departure were all very friendly, helpful and professionalFeb 2026I was nervous as it was my first visit, but the PA and Dr. Shank made me feel really comfortable.Feb 2026All questions answeredFeb 2026Very happy with this professional officeFeb 2026All very good.Feb 2026Dr Shank was wonderfully honest, frank and provided rational for my problem and solutions.Feb 2026Dr. Shank and his nurse, […] , were both professional and compassionate. Dr. Shank explained things thoroughly.Feb 2026Everyone has been very helpfulFeb 2026I appreciate all of the caring people that work in this facilityFeb 2026Everything explained clearly.Feb 2026Excellent care, wonderful professional staff throughout!! Thank you all so very much!!Feb 2026Everyone was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and gracious.Feb 2026Communication was perfect and PA was great and prepared DR SHANK on my case.Jan 2026PA did a great job setting things up, and the Doctor followed with an excellent visit.Jan 2026Love itJan 2026Very helpfulJan 2026So kind, understanding, and respectJan 2026Wonderful experience. I was seen in a timely manner. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Dr.Shank was kind, caring, and knowledgeable. Will highly recommend to anyone I know needing a Neurosurgeon!Jan 2026Dr Shank is a good listener and communicator. CompassionateDec 2025Dr. Shank is fantastic! I very much appreciated his kindness.Dec 2025They always paid attention to me And answered my questionsDec 2025I was very well informed about everything by both the nurses and the doctors