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Dr. Nathan Christie, MD

Dr. Nathan Christie, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Nathan Christie, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Burlington, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2003. He is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (21 reviews)

EmergeOrtho

1111 Huffman Mill Rd Burlington, NC 27215

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(919) 281-1854

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Christie specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Christie's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christie

3.8
21 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
67%
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4 star
5%
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3 star
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1 star
29%
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Great care !
I can’t express enough the respect I have for Dr Nathan Christie and staff … always very professional … I don’t feel rush when I ask questions and he always explain everything in great detail! … sometimes we forget the Drs and nurses and front staff see hundreds of patients a day .. I can’t expect everyone to have a great experience.. after all we go there because we are in pain and , pain can make us a bit grumpy .. my point “ they are humans too and they may not be 100 percent all the time … but I a repeat patient and I’m truly grateful for their care
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Claudia r vicario – Feb 28, 2025
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feeling better
I really liked that he explained everything that was going to happen and took his time.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 30, 2023
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Unbelievable arrogance
I am a stage 4 cancer patient. I was assigned to Dr. Christi after my original provider left to work elsewhere. In all the time I was assigned to Dr. Christi he never made the slightest attempt to contact me or work with me in anyway. He did not return calls or express any interest in my welfare. He also refused to provide any treatment until he saw me and the soonest appointment was five months after my original provider left. After five months without any contact or help from Dr. Christi, I drove 80 miles and was 10 minutes late for my appointment. Dr. Christi refused to see me (there were no other patients waiting) and told me to make sure I was 30 minutes early for my next appointment…in five more months. This is not the behavior of a man with the slightest interest or concern for the patients assigned to him. Except possibly as they contribute to his ego.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2023
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No
Awful experience. Did not explain anything. Barely made eye contact. Went to Mayo Clinic and received help. Nathan Christi’s diagnosis was wrong, hurtful and lacked any compassion or knowledge.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2022
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Dr Christie has been my pain doctor for several years he is exceptionally great. I will be getting back in touch with him
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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William Smith – Jan 17, 2021
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Love Dr Christie he is the best pain Doctor around. He has been compassionate and empathetic in helping me with my pain which at times has been unbearable. I would recommend him to anyone who asked me who has helped me be able to live a semi normal life out of bed which is where I would be without him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jamie PK in Cary, NC – Jun 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Meet Nathan Christie, MD, an expert pain management physician at 100 Perkins Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr Christie specializes in Interventional Pain Management. Outside of his profession, he finds...read more

biography

Meet Nathan Christie, MD, an expert pain management physician at 100 Perkins Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Christie specializes in Interventional Pain Management. Outside of his profession, he...read more

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

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  • Weill Medical College Cornell University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

EmergeOrtho

EmergeOrtho1111 Huffman Mill Rd Burlington, NC 27215
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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