Dr. Christopher Kauffman, MD
Dr. Christopher Kauffman, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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394 Harding Pl Ste 200 Nashville, TN 37211Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kauffman
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| 5 Star | 78% | 78% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 14% | 14% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Kauffman to family and friends is 4.321429 out of 5
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I understand the anxiety and worry that comes with having spinal problems. The mere mention of "I'm sending you to a back surgeon" creates concern for both patients and family members. Most of us have had a family member or know someone close to...read morebiography
I was born and raised in upstate New York where I grew up on farmland. I went to Cornell University in Ithaca NY for undergraduate college and received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. I went on to one of the New York State medical colleges...read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 1999Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency Hospital, 1998Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Internship Hospital, 1994State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Compare with other Orthopedic Spine Surgeons
Compare Dr. Kauffman with our nearby Orthopedic Spine Surgeons at Tristar Centennial Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Tristar Centennial Medical Center today at
(615) 952-0874.
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