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Christopher Smythies, MD
Medical Specialties: Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits Available
Primary Practice Location
MultiCare Neuroscience & Sleep Medicine - Tacoma
915 6th Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone:
253-403-7277
(1 other location)
Provider Bio
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Provider Bio
Christopher Smythies, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He believes in guiding patients toward conservative treatment whenever possible. Dr. Smythies is well connected to the resources of the MultiCare Neuroscience Center, including neuro-oncology services, CyberKnife and targeted radiation therapy for brain and spinal cord tumors, neurological rehabilitation services and a comprehensive referral network for all pediatric and adult neurologic specialties.
The services Dr. Smythies provides include:
- Brain surgery
- Spine surgery
- Peripheral nerve surgery
Languages: EnglishCertification: American Board of Neurological SurgeryProfessional School: University of Alabama (Birmingham, AL)Residency: University of Alabama (Birmingham, AL)Medical Groups: MultiCareMedical Association Memberships:- Fellow, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Member, Washington State Medical Association
Practice Philosophy: I put patients first and treat them the way I would want to be treated myself. I completed a rigorous training program thirty years ago, and since then I have gathered extensive experience treating a wide variety of neurological diseases. I take a conservative approach to problems whenever possible and resort to the surgical option only when there is no better alternative. Locations
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