Dr. Christopher A. Kowalski, M.D.
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Christopher Aaron Kowalski, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, lumbar spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy/radiculopathy, and revision spinal surgery. With more than 8 years’ experience, Dr. Kowalski is an expert in both surgical and non-surgical solutions for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar issues, ranging from disc herniations to complex spinal deformity correction surgeries.
Dr. Kowalski earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Penn State University, where he received on several occasions, the Exceptional Teaching Award, granted to residents who provide outstanding teaching and patient care. Dr. Kowalski’s dedication to his vocation drove him to complete fellowship in spinal surgery at the preeminent University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and graduate from the AO Spine Fellowship program, an international organization ensuring excellent education and surgical training in the delivery of spine care.
In addition to authoring numerous publications and chapters in books relating to spinal surgery, Dr. Kowalski is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and the Scoliosis Research Society.
Dr. Kowalski enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. Having earned the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth, Dr. Kowalski is also an avid outdoorsman, and spends much of his free time hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, and golfing.
Whether it’s degenerative, traumatic, or an oncologic spinal condition, Dr. passion is to help patients solve their spine problems.
Why You Should Choose Dr. Christopher A. Kowalski as Your Spine Surgeon
- Fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with extensive training in both routine and complex, revision spine surgery
- Graduate of AO Spine Fellowship program, an international organization that oversees global spine education and training, ensuring excellence in spine care
- Pursues nonoperative treatments prior to discussing invasive procedures
- Utilizes a minimally invasive approach to surgery whenever possible , and offers select cervical and lumbar outpatient procedures
- Implements innovative and evidence-based techniques to both nonoperative and operative patient care
Why You Should Choose OINT for Your Spine Surgery
- Same-day access to offices for urgent consultations
- Experienced, kind, and compassionate staff to ensure efficient quality care during your visit
- Extensive knowledge in pain relief to help you stay comfortable throughout the process
- Operating at conveniently located, state- of- the- art medical facilities that offer excellent patient services
- Compassionate, patient- centered care from the initial visit throughout the post-operative perioperative period, with direct access to your doctor