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 was very knowledgeable and polite. He did not seem rushed as some doctors do and he took the time to listen to me explain all of my symptoms. He then came up with a comprehensive plan of care and he covered all the bases. The staff was wonderful as well and everybody seemed very happy working there.I highly recommend Dr. Lindsay and the whole team over at Emerge Ortho.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
PROFESSIONAL, EMPATHETIC, KIND, HIGHLY SKILLED!
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Listened to my concerns and took steps to address. Office visit and follow up was prompt
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very informative
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Wouldn't have had any other surgeon. Did a fabulous job on this aging body.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Explained things in the way I understood. Very nice and professional.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Rather bland and vague appt. Didn’t ask me very many questions or seemed to be interested in my situation. Hoping PT is more helpful.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
A doctor that cares.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very smart and knowledgeable doctor I look forward to continue to work with him on my neck and also my back
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Knowledgeable, easy to understand, no BS which is exactly what I need.
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 was very knowledgeable and polite. He did not seem rushed as some doctors do and he took the time to listen to me explain all of my symptoms. He then came up with a comprehensive plan of care and he covered all the bases. The staff was wonderful as well and everybody seemed very happy working there.I highly recommend Dr. Lindsay and the whole team over at Emerge Ortho.
PROFESSIONAL, EMPATHETIC, KIND, HIGHLY SKILLED!
Listened to my concerns and took steps to address. Office visit and follow up was prompt
Very informative
Wouldn't have had any other surgeon. Did a fabulous job on this aging body.
Explained things in the way I understood. Very nice and professional.
Rather bland and vague appt. Didn’t ask me very many questions or seemed to be interested in my situation. Hoping PT is more helpful.
A doctor that cares.
Very smart and knowledgeable doctor I look forward to continue to work with him on my neck and also my back
Knowledgeable, easy to understand, no BS which is exactly what I need.