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Christopher Adams, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Naples, FL, NCH Baker Hospital

ChristopherRAdamsMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Naples, FL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Physician

Overview of Dr. Adams

Dr. Adams is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with the NCH Physician Group. Dr. Adams completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery with honors at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Adams then completed his training in the only advanced shoulder arthroscopy fellowship in the country, under the direction of world renowned orthopedic surgeon, Stephen S. Burkhart, MD. Dr. Adams is a national expert in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder. Specialties include sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and injuries involving the rotator cuff, labrum, instability, biceps, AC joint, impingement and arthritis. He is an expert in both the non-operative and operative treatment of all shoulder problems. Dr. Adams has received many honors throughout his professional career, including the Arthroscopy Journal Twenty Top-Cited Articles Published from 2008 to 2011 in 2012, the Mayo Clinic Fund of Knowledge Award in 2006, and the Dr. Benjamin E. and Lila Obletz Award for Outstanding Performance in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2001. Dr. Adams enjoys teaching around the country, research and taking great care of his patients.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2002 - 2007
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    AvMed Health Open Access
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS California CaliforniaCare HMO
    BCBS California PowerSelect HMO
    BCBS California PPO
    BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
    BCBS Florida BlueSelect
    BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
    BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
    Blue Shield California HMO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Florida - Employer Group HMO/Open Access
    Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net California Large Group PPO
    Health Net HMO - Employer Group
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO - Kaiser
    Multiplan PPO
    Pacificare HMO
    United - River Valley Neighborhood Health Partnership
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
    WEA Trust Preferred Provider Plan - Trust Pref
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