Christopher Donald Shank, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Christopher Donald Shank, MD
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Offers Video Visits
Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists 800 5th Ave
Ste 500, Tarrant
Fort Worth, TX 76104-7304
Ste 500, Tarrant
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.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
Cook Childrens Medicaid
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare West
TriWest VA (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid
WellPoint Medicare Adv
Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (93 Ratings, 39 Comments)
May 2026Each staff member was very kind and helpfulMay 2026Really appreciate the willingness to answer my questions and be sincereMay 2026Very good experience with Dr. ShankMay 2026The best I've gone thruMay 2026I was impressed with the np and the doctor. They both had great personalities and listened and explained everything clearly.May 2026OutstandingMay 2026Everything was greatMay 2026Excellent care providerMay 2026Love you guysMay 2026Very good feels like familyApr 2026Dr. Shank and his entire office staff were exceptional! The check-in process was seamless and quick. The nurse who escorted me back to the exam room and the Nurse Practitioner were both friendly and efficient, as well as obviously competent.Dr. Shank and the NP had reviewed my *** before meeting me and both took the time to discuss the specifics of my *** and thoroughly explain and review treatment options. After a wonderfully pleasant meeting with ***, Dr. Shank's surgery scheduler, I left the office feeling like I'd found the exact right Neurosurgeon.Apr 2026Visit was excellentApr 2026Great serviceApr 2026Staff very organizedApr 2026Happy camperMar 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.