CHRISTOPHER T. BATTISTA, MD
Spine Specialist
Biography
Dr. Christopher Battista completed his Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical minimally invasive spine surgery training at the Spine Institute of Arizona, and his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. He is highly trained in robotic spine surgery and specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries for sciatica, herniated discs, neck and back pain, degenerative disease, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, and vertebral compression fractures. He performs tubular decompressions, disc replacements, fusions, and spinal reconstructions.
Areas of Expertise
Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedures
Artificial Disc Replacement
Spinal Reconstruction
Low Back Pain & Lumbar Spine Disorders
Education & Training
M.D.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Lousville, KY
B.S.
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE FELLOWSHIP
Spine Institute of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
Professional Associations & Leadership
ASSOCIATIONS
North American Spine Society Member (2016-present)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (2014-present)
Ohio Orthopaedic Society Resident Liason (2016-2017)
Wright State University Resident House Staff Council Member (2016-2017)
Kentucky Medical Association (2010-2014)
American Medical Association (2010-2014)
Greater Louisville Medical Society (2010-2014)
Phi Delta Epsilon Member – International Medical Fraternity (2010-2012)
Delta Omega Epsilon Community Service Fraternity member (2007-2010)
Chi Theta Pi Medical Fraternity Member (2006-2010)
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Chief Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Curriculum Education (2018-2019)
Financial Liaison Wright State University Orthopedic Alumni Fund (2017-2019)
Information Technology Director: Wright State Orthopaedic Surgery (2016-2019)
Class of 2014 fundraising leader (2010-2014)
Appointed mentor for first & second-year medical students (2011-2013)
Delta Omega Epsilon Community Service Fraternity President (2009-2010)
Education & Training
M.D.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Lousville, KY
B.S.
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE FELLOWSHIP
Spine Institute of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ