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Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, neck surgery, nerve injury, and more.

350 Nw 84th Avenue Suite 312
Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 476-8800

Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD is a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Westside Hospital.

Office Locations

HCA Florida Westside Hospital

350 Nw 84th Avenue Suite 312
Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 476-8800

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Some issues Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pelvis X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD performed more pelvis X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2012 were X-rays, pelvic imaging, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
pelvic imaging	32
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2013 were rehabilitation, X-rays, pelvic imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
pelvic imaging	33
rehabilitation	171
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2014 were rehabilitation, X-rays, pelvic imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	11
doctor visit	135
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
pelvic imaging	45
rehabilitation	99
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2015 were rehabilitation, X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	12
doctor visit	166
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	44
pelvic imaging	50
rehabilitation	189
spinal procedures	56
X-rays	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2016 were rehabilitation, X-rays, pelvic imaging and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	16
doctor visit	161
manual therapy	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
pelvic imaging	44
rehabilitation	320
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2017 were rehabilitation, X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	187
injections	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	45
pelvic imaging	50
rehabilitation	237
spinal procedures	61
X-rays	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2018 were rehabilitation, X-rays, manual therapy and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
manual therapy	52
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
pelvic imaging	38
rehabilitation	334
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2019 were X-rays, pelvic imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	196
pelvic imaging	63
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2020 were X-rays, pelvic imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
pelvic imaging	32
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2021 were X-rays, pelvic imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	199
pelvic imaging	53
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	69

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL during 2022 were X-rays, pelvic imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
pelvic imaging	60
spinal procedures	47
X-rays	107

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	12
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Plantation, FL were rehabilitation, X-rays, manual therapy and pelvic imaging.

aspiration	17
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	162
injections	17
manual therapy	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
pelvic imaging	45
rehabilitation	225
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	2
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	1
Cancer	2

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Westside Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Plantation, FL.

Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-03

This guy was very personable, We had a great conversation regarding my health and the course we need to take to get the best care for my situation. They worked me in for the next day after approching them in the office while I was there to see the Primary Care in the building. She refered me to the office and I am glad she did. I went to the appointment, checked in, then I was called within 5 minutes and the doctor promptly came in to see me soon thereafter. 

Dr. Brown was great, I have seen several orthopedic surgeons in the past speak from experience. I am very happy I stumbled on to him for my care!

Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-10-31

I should have read the reviews before making an appointment with this DR, as the office seems disorganized and inattentive.  They asked me to show up 1/2 hour early to fill the initial paperwork, I completed it and they had me waiting without calling me, so if this was the first experience with this DR and his staff, I don't want to be seen by them at all.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher A. Brown, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,971 Modulus $1,215	Thoracolumbar $507	XLIF $147	$102
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$508 $508
Horizon Pharma plc	$495 Duexis $330	PENNSAID $83	VIMOVO $68	NO_PRODUCT $15
Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.	$437 Duexis $356	DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine $63	VIMOVO $19
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$378 PENNSAID $204	Duexis $145	VIMOVO $29
Other	$755 Phasix Mesh $201	PK Papyrus $133	Plate, Fixation, Bone $83	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $56	COFLEX $36	Other $245

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,134
Travel and Lodging	$1,380
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Christopher Brown's medical specialty is spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He studied medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Brown include pain management, spine surgery procedures, and compression fractures. The average patient rating for Dr. Brown is 2.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Brown is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.