
Christopher G Furey MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and The Henry H. Bohlman, MD Chair in Orthopedic Spine Surgery University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center
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11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
Phone+1 216-844-7200
Fax+1 216-844-5970
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Summary
- Dr. Christopher Furey is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Cleveland, OH, specializing in orthopedic spine surgery. He completed his medical education at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, followed by residencies in surgery and orthopaedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center, respectively. Dr. Furey has spent his entire career at University Hospitals of Cleveland and is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and holds the Henry H. Bohlman, MD Chair in Orthopedic Spine Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Furey has a number of publications in reputable journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Spine and The Spine Journal, with particular attention to topics like outcomes of surgery in cervical spondylotic myelopathy, surgical management of spinal disorders in elderly patients, hematoma rates post-surgery and recovery factors post-cervical decompression surgery. He is the President of the Ohio Orthopedic Society and serves on the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He was recognized as a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook and is a Top Physician of Cleveland and Ohio.
Education & Training
Duke University School of MedicineAdult Spine Surgery, 1998 - 1999
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1998
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1993
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 1992 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1998 - 1999
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts FollowMyHealth, Allscripts, 2014, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of GLP-1 Dose Intensity on Perioperative and Long-Term Fusion Outcomes Following ACDF.Collin Stirpe, Brandon Lee, Monish Lavu, Idy Ding, Christopher Furey
The Spine Journal. 2026-09-07 - Declining Reimbursement, Shifting Surgical Workforce, and Geographic Disparities in Lumbar Laminectomy: A Medicare Analysis, 2013-2023.Arjun Dinesh, Ankit Hirpara, Christina W Cheng, Christopher G Furey, Prashant V Rajan
Spine. 2026-08-12 - National Trends in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Among Medicare Beneficiaries: Declining Reimbursement, Shrinking Workforce, and Persistent Regional Disparit...Arjun Dinesh, Ankit Hirpara, Christina W Cheng, Christopher G Furey, Prashant V Rajan
Spine. 2026-07-20
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