# Christopher Chittum MD

- Link: https://carolinaona.com/christopher-chittum-md/
- Published: 2026-05-12T09:16:24-04:00
- Author: jonfrye_admin

BOARD-CERTIFIED NEUROSURGEON

# Dr. Christopher Chittum

Advanced Spine & Brain Surgery Specialist

 Brain Tumors

 Spinal Disorders & Conditions

 Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion

 Spartanburg · Duncan · Greenville

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#### Board-Certified Specialists

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#### Rapid Appointments

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#### Minimally Invasive Options

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#### 24/7 Expert Access

##### ABOUT

## About Dr. Chittum

Dr. Christopher Chittum is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment
of brain and spine conditions using advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment
options.

He treats spinal disorders, traumatic fractures, degenerative disc conditions, brain
tumors, and nerve-related injuries with a focus on restoring function and reducing
pain through personalized care.

Dr. Chittum completed his neurosurgical training at the Medical University of South
Carolina under the leadership of Sunil Patel, MD, where he received seven years 
of comprehensive spine and neurosurgical training.

Dr. Chittum sees patients at all three CONA locations: Spartanburg, Duncan and Greenville.

##### BACKGROUND

## Education & Training

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### FELLOWSHIP

### **Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)**

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### RESIDENCY

### **Comprehensive Spine & Neurosurgical Care**

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### MEDICAL DEGREE

### **Board-Certified Neurosurgeon**

##### SPECIALTIES

## What Dr. Chittum Treats

Conditions and procedures specialized in. Click any to learn more.

##### CONDITIONS TREATED

 Brain Tumors

 Spinal Disorders

 Degenerative Disc Disease

 Traumatic Spine Fractures

 Ulnar Nerve Injuries

 Cervical Spine Conditions

##### PROCEDURES PERFORMED

 Craniotomy

 Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion

 Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement

 Spine Surgery

 Non-Surgical Spine Treatments

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“Dr. Chittum was compassionate, professional, and extremely thorough throughout 
my treatment. He explained everything clearly and gave me confidence every step 
of the way during my recovery.”

PATIENT OF DR CHITTUM

##### VIDEO LIBRARY

## Meet the Doctor

Hear directly from Dr. Christopher Chittum about spine conditions, neurosurgical
procedures, and patient-focused treatment options.

### **What Are The Symptoms & Treatments for Spinal Stenosis?**

### **Does Seeing a Spine Specialist Mean I Will Need Surgery?**

### Is There a Difference Between Bulging and Herniated Discs?

### **Meet Dr. Christopher Chittum**