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Christopher Winfree, MD, Neurosurgery, New York, NY

ChristopherJWinfreeMD

Neurosurgery New York, NY

Pain, Peripheral Nerve

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University

Overview of Dr. Winfree

Dr. Winfree grew up in Jupiter, Florida, and attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry. After completing medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, he joined the Department of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University as a resident. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in Peripheral Nerve Surgery in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then a second fellowship in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery in Portland, Oregon.

Currently, Dr. Winfree is an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and the Neurosurgery Residency Associate Program Director at the Columbia University in New York City. He specializes in peripheral nerve surgery and pain neurosurgery. His academic interests focus on neurosurgery resident and medical student education.

He is a member of several different professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS), North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Neurosurgical Society of America (NSA), New York Presbyterian Society of the Alumni, Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) Boot Camp Committee, and the CNS Self Assessment in Neurological Surgery (SANS) Advisory Board. He served on the Washington Committee for Neurosurgery and as President of the AANS / CNS Joint Section on Pain. He is currently an Assistant Editor for Neurosurgery and an Associate Editor for Operative Neurosurgery. He is a former Section Editor for Neuromodulation.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1997 - 2003
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    New York Presbyterian HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • 2013 AANS/CNS Section on Pain Biennial Meeting 
    Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, New Orleans, Louisiana - 4/26/2013

Press Mentions

  • Narinder Grewal MD Discusses Pain Management Breakthroughs
    Narinder Grewal MD Discusses Pain Management BreakthroughsAugust 31st, 2016
  • Neurosurgery Makes Pain Management Curricular Breakthroughs
    Neurosurgery Makes Pain Management Curricular BreakthroughsAugust 2nd, 2016
  • Relacionados Virales Mensajes
    Relacionados Virales MensajesOctober 21st, 2015
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Professional Memberships

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  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
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    CIGNA HMO
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    CIGNA PPO
    Great West PPO
    Healthfirst New York
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    Horizon BCBS PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
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    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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