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Dr. Christian Bowers, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
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Dr. Christian Bowers, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.
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Dr. Christian Bowers, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Christian Bowers, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.

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Dr. Christian Bowers, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Albuquerque, NM and has 15 years experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2009 and completed a residency at University of Utah Medical Center.They currently practice at UNM Hospital and are affiliated with Unm Hospital and Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bowers has experience treating conditions like Hypothalamus Cancer and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bowers received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bowers also speaks Spanish. Dr. Bowers is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Meningiomas
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Metastatic Cancer
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannomatosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. of New Mexico Hospital
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-2111
  2. 2 Westchester Medical Center
    100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 493-7000

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Mar 19, 2020
An amazing surgeon that I will never be able to thank enough for saving my life!
— Mar 19, 2020
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Care Philosophy

  • Being diagnosed with a brain tumor or skull base lesion can be one of the most intimidating and scary events people will experience. Dr. Bowers' entire passion is making this process as stress-free and comfortable as possible while providing you with exceptional world class care that incorporates the newest technologies in order to provide the best neurosurgical care possible.

    Simple: Treat every patient like you would want to be treated. All of Dr. Bowers' tumor patients can get a hold of him 24/7 with his personal cell phone. 

    Dr. Bowers does NOT get paid by the number or complexity of surgeries he performs. He loves the fact that he never has any financial pressure or motivation to treat patients unlike the vast majority of neurosurgeons. He is happy to follow benign tumors with serial imaging and never pressures patients to have surgery that do not need it. He i

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Biography
  • Dr. Christian Bowers, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2009. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Utah Medical Center
    2016
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christian Bowers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bowers' profile.

Dr. Bowers frequently treats the following conditions: Hypothalamus Cancer and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christian Bowers, MD is affiliated with Unm Hospital and Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christian Bowers, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Unm Hospital

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

  • Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center

    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM