Dr. Christopher P. Kauffman, M.D. is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kauffman completed a fellowship in Spinal Surgery at the University of California. He served his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Medicine. His Medical Degree was awarded from State University of New York – Health Science Center. Dr. Kauffman’s specialties Include Orthopedic Spine Specialist.
Dr. Christopher P. Kauffman, M.D. is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kauffman completed a fellowship in Spinal Surgery at the University of California. He served his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Medicine. His Medical Degree was awarded from State University of New York – Health Science Center. Dr. Kauffman’s specialties Include Orthopedic Spine Specialist.
Dr. Christopher P. Kauffman, M.D. is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is licensed to practice medicine in the states of Tennessee, Connecticut, and California. He maintains privileges at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center and Premier Orthopaedics Surgery Center in Nashville, at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN, TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, and at Tennova Hospital in Lebanon, TN.
Dr. Kauffman completed a Fellowship in Spinal Surgery at the University of California at San Diego, CA (1998–1999). He served his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, NJ (1993–1998). His Medical Degree was awarded from State University of New York – Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY (1989 –1993). He earned a M.S. Degree from State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY where he majored in Natural Sciences/Biology (1988–1989). His undergraduate degree was achieved at Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ithaca, NY with a major in Biology (1984–1988). He has been honored with numerous awards during his professional and educational experience.
Dr. Kauffman is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He maintains an active membership in the Tennessee Medical Association. Additionally, he serves as a Reviewer for Spine Journal.
Prior to joining Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics in January 2013, Dr. Kauffman was in private practice in Lebanon, TN. He was formerly an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. He was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California at San Diego in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He previously practiced Spine Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma as a member of The Orthopaedic Group, LLC in New Haven, CT. He also served as Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well at the University of California at San Diego.
Dr. Kauffman’s Specialties Includes Orthopedic Spine Specialist.
Great knowledge
Very nice caring man he shook my hand that was very respectful and let me know he was there for me even though I had fears of the mechanics but I felt good and I felt the caring of all in his staff ⚕️
Very thoughtful and attentive to detail. Took his time and listened.
Top of the line surgeon here. Wonderful outcome.
Rushed
Always have to wait at least 45 mins or more even if I'm the first appointment.
In formative and professional
Great job he does
Changed Dr's to long a wait 2 1/2 hrs is how long I waited
Very Knowledgeable