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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Dr. Hofstetter and her team are the best!
Very impressed with Dr. Hofstetter And PA and support staff. Looking forward to the procedure.
Dr Hofstetter is the Best on all counts. He patiently reviewed my Cat scan together with me, which is very educational. He even drew a picture a nerve fiber to explain in more detail about pain. So glad he is there to fix me, guide me, and even encourage me to remain active and maintain good posture for my better life.
I felt like Dr. Hofstetter was very knowledgeable, experienced, and realistic about my condition and options for treatment.
As always my care provider really listens to every concern, &/or questions I have, and discusses what my options are. They allow for time so that I can discuss w/family what I should do.
Dr. Hofstetter was exceptionally good: listened, responded really carefully & obviously a very skilled practitioner.
Excellent experience with Dr. Hofstetter and staff!
Dr Hofstetter is a brilliant physician and I really appreciate his time given to my visit and his willingness to search for a solution for my health concern.
I was very impressed with Dr Hofstetter and the staff. I would recommend your clinic to anyone
Dr. Hofstetter addressed my back issues with sincerity, confidence, expertise and compassion. He answered all of my questions and the treatment necessary to preserve my mobility. A team member also contacted me after my appointment to set up the necessary imaging needed before treatment.
Dr. Hoffstedder is an amazing surgeon. Both of the PA's who work with him have been excellent as well. Thorough, kindly and solution-oriented.
Empathic, concerned, knowledgeable, professional
Excellent clarity and response to my questions
Excellent communication by all parties. Dr. Hofstetter is above excellent to work with.
Dr. Hofstetter and his team were absolutely superb! Thank you!
One of the top neurosurgeon for my condition.
Excellent experience on all levels with all team members.
Dr. Hofstetter and Dr. [...]were patient, friendly and thoroughly answered all questions.
Dr Hofstetter is amazing! In 6 years of searching for an answer, he illuminated a path to it almost instantly.
I already recommended some friends and one is already seeing my doctor.
The doctor was thoughtful in his approach to my health care.
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.
Dr Hofstetter is a very caring down to earth excellent surgeon
Dr and nurses was very helpful an clear explanation of what the procedure entails
This was the first time I was having a consult with Dr.Hofstetter,& I found him to be very professional,personable & caring....it was an overall positive experience for me.
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, Spine SurgeryWeill Medical College of Cornell UnivResidency, 2013, Neurological SurgeryWeill 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