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Christopher Ignatius Shaffrey

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
DUMC Box 3077, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 3077, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2019 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Neurosurgery · 2019 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Instructor in Neurosurgery · 2018 - 2019 Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2018 - 2019 Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Professional Training and Employment


John A. Jane Professor of Neurosurgery · 2013 - 2018 University of Virginia
Adjunct Associate Professor · 2003 - 2018 University of Virginia, Orthopaedics Surgery
Professor · 2003 - 2018 University of Virginia, Neurological Surgery
Fellowship, Pediatric and Adult Spinal Surgery · 1994 - 1995 University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship, Pediatric and Adult Spinal Surgery · 1994 - 1995 University of Virginia Medical Center, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery
Chief Resident · 1993 - 1994 University of Virginia Medical Center, Neurosurgery
Senior Registrar · 1992 - 1993 Derriford Hospital (United Kingdom), Neurosurgery
Chief Resident · 1991 - 1992 University of Virginia Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery
Resident · 1988 - 1991 University of Virginia Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery
Resident · 1987 - 1994 University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
Resident · 1987 - 1990 University of Virginia Medical Center, Neurosurgery
Internship · 1986 - 1987 Naval Medical Center, San Diego, General Surgery

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Professor of Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery  Chief, Spine Division