Dr. Christopher Lindsay, M.D., specializes in surgery of the back, neck, and spine. Common conditions that he treats include: disc herniations, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, arthritic conditions of the spine, fractures, and deformity of the neck or spine, including work-related or on the job injuries. Dr. Lindsay has advanced training in spine conditions and procedures, which allow him to provide his patients with all available non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
Dr. Christopher Lindsay, M.D., specializes in surgery of the back, neck, and spine. Common conditions that he treats include: disc herniations, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, arthritic conditions of the spine, fractures, and deformity of the neck or spine, including work-related or on the job injuries. Dr. Lindsay has advanced training in spine conditions and procedures, which allow him to provide his patients with all available non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
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Dr Lindsay took his time explaining my condition, and listened carefully to my concerns. The news was not at all good, but his explanations were careful and concise. I appreciated that he did not seem to hurry, and that he took care to show me MRI still photos of what was wrong so I could better understand.
(2 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very knowledgeable and personable
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Lindsey took his time to explain my condition and gave me options. He was a pleasure to deal with. A true professional!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Lindsay is a professional who listens to me. I’m glad to have found him.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Would definitely recommend, Doctor Lindsay very knowledgeable and professional.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very nice doctor. Explained things well. Was helpful with questions ask.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Friendly, reassuring, competent, listens: great doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Professional, polite. I am in severe pain and had hoped for relief. I have a prescription for nerves and physical therapy. I will wait and see if this works
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He was very engaged and did out standing work , he also listened to my concerns and expectations
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Wait time was very long once in exam room and that wasn’t addressed. I didn’t really feel heard about my concerns - just felt like a number to get through
Dr. Christopher Lindsay, M.D., specializes in surgery of the back, neck, and spine. Common conditions that he treats include: disc herniations, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, arthritic conditions of the spine, fractures, and deformity of the neck or spine, including work-related or on the job injuries. Dr. Lindsay has advanced training in spine conditions and procedures, which allow him to provide his patients with all available non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
Surgeries performed by Dr. Lindsay include: general orthopedic fracture care (broken bones in the arms or legs), as well as a variety of spine procedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusions, cervical disc arthroplasty, cervical laminoplasty, and fracture stabilization and treatment. His special interest is in minimally invasive techniques, including microlaminectomy and microdiscectomy, as well as minimally invasive CT navigated fusion surgery, which use smaller incisions to still effectively treat the sources of pain in the spine.
Asheville is Dr. Lindsay’s hometown, though he has been away for 15 years prior to joining EmergeOrtho. He attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Biological Sciences. He received his M.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, and completed his orthopedic residency training in the historic University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics. After residency, he received additional training and experience in spine surgery at the University of Wisconsin Spine Surgery Fellowship, where he learned a variety of techniques from national and international leaders in the field. He is excited to be back home in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and in his free time enjoys hiking, biking, and being outdoors with his family.
He practices at EmergeOrtho’s South Asheville location, and operates at AdventHealth Hendersonville Hospital where he is the Medical Director of the Spine Center of Excellence, and also holds privileges at Pardee Hospital and Western Carolina Surgery Center.
Education B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA M.D., University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC Orthopedic Surgery Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Adult Spine Surgery Fellowship: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Honors AOA Resident Leadership Forum Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Gold Humanism Honor Society Phi Beta Kappa Howard Holderness Distinguished Medical Scholar J. Stuart Gaul, Sr., M.D. Loyalty Fund Scholar John B. Graham Research Society Eagle Scout
Dr Lindsay took his time explaining my condition, and listened carefully to my concerns. The news was not at all good, but his explanations were careful and concise. I appreciated that he did not seem to hurry, and that he took care to show me MRI still photos of what was wrong so I could better understand.
Very knowledgeable and personable
Dr. Lindsey took his time to explain my condition and gave me options. He was a pleasure to deal with. A true professional!
Dr. Lindsay is a professional who listens to me. I’m glad to have found him.
Would definitely recommend, Doctor Lindsay very knowledgeable and professional.
Very nice doctor. Explained things well. Was helpful with questions ask.
Friendly, reassuring, competent, listens: great doctor.
Professional, polite. I am in severe pain and had hoped for relief. I have a prescription for nerves and physical therapy. I will wait and see if this works
He was very engaged and did out standing work , he also listened to my concerns and expectations
Wait time was very long once in exam room and that wasn’t addressed. I didn’t really feel heard about my concerns - just felt like a number to get through