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Christian Bowers, MD, Neurosurgery, Flint, MI

ChristianAndrewBowersMD

Neurosurgery Flint, MI

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base

Neurosurgeon- Skull Base / Neurosurgical Oncology and Tramautic Brain and Spine Injury @christianbowersbrainsurgery

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  • Office

    1 Hurley Plaza
    Department of Neurosurgery
    Flint, MI 48503
    Phone+1 810-262-6555

Summary

  • Skull Base & Neurooncology are primary clinical interests in academic neurosurgery with a strong interest in clinical research while mentoring residents and students.

Education & Training

  • Swedish Medical Center
    Swedish Medical CenterFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2016
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Denver
    University of DenverBA/BA, Spanish & Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1999 - 2004
  • University of Denver
    University of DenverB.A., Biology and Spanish, Sumna Cum Laude, 1999 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2016 - 2021
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2019 NREF Young Clinical Investigator Award Neurosurgical Research Educational Fund, 2019
  • Best Electronic Poster for Spine/Peripheral Nerve Category AANS, 2013
  • Resident Award Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical treatment of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia in adults  
    Bowers CA, Taussky PS, Couldwell WT, Neurosurgical Review, 1/13/2013
  • Intraoperative aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage after rupture of a previously undiagnosed intracranial aneurysm during Chiari decompression  
    Sorour M, Bowers CA, Couldwell WT, Journal of Clinical Neurosciences, 1/7/2013
  • Risk factors and rates of bone flap resorption in pediatric patients after decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury  
    Bowers CA, Riva-Cambrin J, Hertzler DA, Walker ML, Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Effect of smoking on value in patients hospitalized with spinal disease.
    Bisson EF, Bowers CA, Schmidt MH, AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2013
  • Risk factors and rates of Ommaya reservoir failure after Ommaya reservoir surgery for intrathecal chemotherapy.
    Bowers CA, Collett T, Jensen RL, Riva-Cambrin J, AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2013
  • Risk factors predicting good outcome in elderly patients with acute subdural hematomas.
    Bowers CA, Kestle JR, Taussky PS, Hubbard M, Becker R, Dailey AT, AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • AlloDerm has lower reoperation rates than other dural substitutes after Chiari decompression in adults. 
    Snowbird, UT - 1/1/2013
  • Comparison of ferromagnetic induction and bipolar electrosurgery and suction in swine corticotomies in swine cerebrum. 
    Snowbird, UT - 1/1/2013
  • Rapidly fatal internal carotid artery mycotic aneurysm rupture in a rheumatoid patient taking a TNF-alpha inhibitor. 
    Snowbird, UT - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Brain Cancer: Hunting What’s Left
    Brain Cancer: Hunting What’s LeftJuly 12th, 2021
  • Healthy 20 Year-Old’s Arm Curled up as She Was Paralyzed by Covid-Induced Stroke
    Healthy 20 Year-Old’s Arm Curled up as She Was Paralyzed by Covid-Induced StrokeFebruary 16th, 2021
  • 20-Year-Old Pueblo Woman Recovering from COVID and Stroke Has Message for Young People
    20-Year-Old Pueblo Woman Recovering from COVID and Stroke Has Message for Young PeopleFebruary 16th, 2021

Grant Support

  • Young Clinical Investigator Award(NREF) Neurosurgical Research Education Foundation2019–2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish