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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4.8 out of 5 (83 Ratings, 28 Comments)
Dec 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 doctorsDec 2025Great staff!Dec 2025Great staff!Dec 2025Very happy with staff.Dec 2025Everyone is very professional always have a good experience.Dec 2025It was very good, describing my problem, and how to correct itNov 2025Dr. Shank answered the questions that I had. He took the time to talk me through the options to put off the surgery vs. Doing the surgery now. The options made it very clear that I needed to have the surgery now. He worked with me to find a date for the surgery that fits in my schedule as well as his.Nov 2025Personable and professional.Nov 2025Nurse & staff were all kind and helpfulNov 2025Very appreciative Dr Shank looks at my big pic of chronic illness & isnt rushing me into surgery until we have to.Nov 2025Great staff, they have always kept in touch with me. When I arrive for appointments they are very caring and want to help any way possible.Nov 2025Dr. Shank is very down to earth and has no problem in answering questions or concerns. He wants what is best for you and he lets you know that he will be there for the long haul.Nov 2025Dr Shank is the bestNov 2025Dr. Shank is awesome and dr. […] Is great tooNov 2025Dr. Shank and his staff are amazing. They listen, look for immediate answers to help in any way. Plus the wait time was literally less than 5 minutes!Nov 2025Great experience and and satisfied with assessment.Nov 2025Very good , and good at listening to my situation and willing to help solve my problem.Oct 2025Great experience. Love Dr ShankOct 2025Thank you Dr. [...], Dr. Shank, and all the staff!Oct 2025Fast and efficient. We receive quality care from all the physicians here.Oct 2025Love Dr. Shank , PA and all staffOct 2025I have already told a friend about Dr. Shank and recommended him,Sep 2025So far so good.Sep 2025This Dr.'s office is amazing! From start to finish all staff was exceptional.Sep 2025The team that gave my epidural were professional yet personal. Overall great experience.Sep 2025Great staff. Very kind and answered all my questions. Keep up the good work