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Christopher Conner, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery|

Spine

Speaks: English 

Care Provided

Locations

Neurosurgery

The Brain and Spine Institute

5 Munson Road

Farmington, CT 06030

860-679-6551
clinic

Education & Training

Education
  1. MD, McGovern School of Medicine, University of Texas, Medicine - 2015
  2. PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience - 2013
  3. BA, Rice University, Computational and Applied Mathematics - 2008
Fellowship
  1. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University of Toronto - 2023
  2. Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery, University of Texas - 2022

Honors & Awards

  1. 2025 - Medical Trailblazer Award - Connecticut General Assembly
  2. 2023 - Fellowship Research Award - University of Toronto
  3. 2020 - Julius Goodman Resident Award - Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  4. 2019 - Alpha Omega Alpha - Delta Chapter, University of Texas Houston
  5. 2018 - Resident Paper Award - Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons
  6. 2017 - Resident Excellence in Humanism and Teaching Award - Gold Foundation

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

114 Ratings, 76 Reviews

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  • 3

    April 21, 2026

    Finally saw Dr more than 50 min after scheduled appointment time, he didn't have all my imaging initially although they had been done at UConn, MRI and X-rays

  • 5

    April 2, 2026

    Listened well and presented all options for help in relieving my pain.

  • 5

    February 17, 2026

    Dr. Conner is by far one of the most caring and knowledgeble doctors I have ever met. He has gone out of his way to make sure that I can walk with as little pain as possible.

  • 5

    February 10, 2026

    Exceptional experience through procedure