Christoph P. Hofstetter MD
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Spine surgery
- Spine care
- Telehealth services
Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
- German
- Swedish
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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It is perfect that Dr. Hofstetter is both a doctor and a professor & mentor. He is an exemplary. It would be good for society to support him w/his endeavors.
Very pleased with care from Dr Hofstetter's team
Good to have a surgeon to trust.
We also loved the doctor, who was the first person to succinctly explain WHY I experience such debilitating symptoms after almost a decade. I still have some confusion but I think that's due to the sheer amount of issues I have going on, and am sure that when I follow up with the clinic they will be able to explain it to me. I really appreciated the doctor's desire to manage expectations and not launch into any surgery needlessly, and the way he used my imaging to explain things with a visual component (so helpful)
Dr very accomplished, tho talked fast After waiting so long, my energy level to really engage was depleted.
Dr. Hofstetter described the issues in detail, described options of care with pros and cons with his recommendation. He was friendly, courteous, professional and exceptionally knowledgeable of the issues as usual.
Surgeon was uncompassionate, condescending, and indifferent. Did not answer all questions. Left abruptly.
Dr. Hofstetter and his team were awesome!
Dr. Hofstetter - outstanding!
*Dr. Hofstetter & [...] took great care in all aspects of my visit. I felt that they were both good listeners & communicated very well. I feel very confident in their expertise and skill concerning my spinal cap.
*Dr. Hofstetter and his team are the best.
Of course Dr. Hoffsetter!
[...] Thank you to [...] Dr. Hofstetter and his Fellow neurosurgeon. [...] They all made my experience a good and positive one.
About Christoph P. Hofstetter
Christoph Hofstetter, M.D., Ph.D., is a neurosurgeon at UW Medicine and a UW associate professor of Neurological Surgery.
Dr. Hofstetter specializes in complex spine surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and a focus on degenerative spinal disorders and spinal oncology. He believes in creating active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Hofstetter earned his M.D. from University of Vienna, and Ph.D. at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. Dr. Hofstetter’s research interests include minimally invasive motion preserving spinal procedures, endoscopic techniques to treat disc herniations and treatment strategies to enhance nerve fiber plasticity and regeneration following spinal cord injury.
Personal Interests
Dr. Hofstetter is married and has three children. His hobbies include hiking, biking, yard and house work, playing the violin and cooking.
Education and Training
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University of MiamiFellowship, 2014, SpineWeill Medical College of Cornell UnivResidency, 2013, NeurosurgeryWeill Medical College of Cornell UnivInternship, 2007, General SurgeryMayo ClinicFellowship, 2006Medical University of ViennaMedical education, 2005Karolinska InstituteMedical education, 2005
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, 2017, American Board of Neurological Surgery