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Christopher Wagener, MD

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Christopher Wagener, MD

Dr. Christopher Wagener graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2001 and then did his internship at the University of Alabama and his residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is a fellowship trained Spine Surgeon. He is a pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery and was recently elected to the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, an honor limited to less than 200 surgeons worldwide who have demonstrated a strong commitment and skill to this complicated and emerging technique. Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Wagener also continues to be active in surgeon education. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, fly-fishing and travel.

Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Biochemistry
Magna Cum Laude
1991-1995

Georgetown University, Department of Physiology
Washington, D.C.
Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics
Graduated with highest distinction
1996-1997

Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.
Doctorate of Medicine
Cum Laude
1997-2001

Internship:
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Orthopaedic Surgery Internship
2001-2003

Residency:
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, D.C.
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
2003-2006

Fellowship:
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship
2006-2007

Practice Areas:

Orthopedic

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Dr. Wagener Responds Quickly to Ease Chronic Neck Pain
I was at my wits end with chronic neck pain. Just about the time I thought I could no longer bear any more pain I was introduced to Dr. Christopher Wagener. To my good fortune, a dear friend offered Dr. Wagener’s cell phone number to me and implored me to call him for an opinion.

I phoned the doctor early on a Tuesday morning expecting to reach voicemail. Much to my surprise, Dr. Wagener answered his cell phone and I managed to stutter and stammer the reason for my call. Still more shocked, he asked if I could be at his Bethlehem office at 3:00 pm that same day. Wow!!

He performed spinal fusion surgery the following Monday. When I woke up in recovery, I could sense the chronic pain had ceased. Truly amazing.

Four months into my recuperation, I realize now what a phenomenal experience I have endured. I am so thankful this doctor cared enough to listen to my complaints. I’m grateful this doctor had a logical and modern approach for treatment. Most importantly, I found a physician willing to spend more than 10 minutes with me and who reassured me what I was dealing with was real and not just in my head.

I simply want to ask, to plea, that you raise awareness in the Lehigh Valley of the hidden gem located at your facility. His name is Dr. Christopher Wagener. Please help others find him too.
Dr. Wagener Eases Leg Pain Through Surgery
I had neurogenic intermittent claudication since 1996 and when symptomatic, I had terrible upper right leg pain which caused me to walk like a 90 year old who needed hip replacement. I went to see Dr. Wagener in December 2009 and he told me my options after seeing the X-rays, MRI, and CT scan. He did an anterior and posterior decompression and stabilization surgery at LV Muhlenberg assisted by Dr. Meir Levi and I can’t say enough about the difference. No more leg pain whatsoever. Dr. Wagener, Dr. Meir Levi along with everyone else involved were a true GODSEND. I could never repay them. Thank you so much!!

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