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Christopher J. Reynolds, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

This provider is an independent provider, not an employee of North Memorial Health, who practices/provides services at some North Memorial Health locations.

Orthopedics / Bones & Joints

Approach To Care

Christopher Reynolds, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in operative and non-operative management of spine conditions. He provides comprehensive spine care for the neck and back. Treated disorders include disc herniations, spinal cord compression, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Dr. Reynolds received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After orthopedic residency, he completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the renowned New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Reynolds has advanced training in microdiscectomy, decompression, fusion, motion-preservation, revision spine surgery, and complex spine reconstruction. He treats a wide variety of spine disorders utilizing the latest open and minimally invasive techniques. He has special interest in motion-preserving (non-fusion) techniques when appropriate.

 

Clinical Interest

Spine and neck care, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, myelopathy, and spinal deformities

Cervical surgery, including anterior and posterior decompression of cervical stenosis and herniated disks, artificial disc replacement, cervical laminoplasty, cervical fusions, and complex cervical care including revision surgery

Lumbar surgery, including minimally invasive decompressions and microdiscectomies, muscle spearing fusions for spondylosis and spondylolisthesis, open anterior and posterior fusions, and complex lumbar surgery including revision surgery

Sacroiliac (SI) joint surgery, including minimally invasive SI joint fusion

Experience

Education

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

Residency

  • Orthopedic Surgery Residency, OhioHealth, Columbus, OH

Fellowship

  • Spine Surgery Fellowship, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Certification

  • Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Affiliations

  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Personal

Outside of work, Dr. Reynolds cherishes his time with his wife and three children.

Accepted Insurance

All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Ucare
  • UnitedHealthcare