Practice Locations

UCHealth Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
12401 E 17th Ave Leprino Building, 3rd floor, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-2080

Christopher Roark, MD

Neurosurgery

Board Certified

Christopher Roark

Clinical Interest for Patients

Dr. Roark has extensive training in all modalities of treatment for the full spectrum of cerebrovascular disease. This includes, but is not limited to, ischemic stroke, intra- and extra-cranial stenosis, cerebral aneurysms, and vascular malformations.

Title(s)

Inpatient Medical Director

Credentials

Doctor of Medicine

Specialty

Neurosurgery

Scheduling Phone Number

720-848-2080

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center

Provider Information

  • Neurosurgery
  • Brain and Nervous System

    Neurovascular Conditions , General Neurosurgery , Brain Tumors , Stroke

  • Radiology

    Neuroradiology

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, skiing, fly fishing, and spending time with my family


Associate Professor, Neurosurgery

AANS/CNS joint CV Section, Member American Association of Neruological Surgeons (AANS), Fellow Colorado Medical Society, Member Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), Member Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS), Member

Education and Training

Medical Schools

MD, University of Kansas School of Medicine (2005)


Undergraduate Schools

BA, University of Kansas (KS) (2000)


Graduate Schools

MS, University of Minnesota (2014)


Internships

Hennepin County Medical Center Program (2006)


Residency Program

University of Minnesota Medical School Program (2011)


Fellowships

University of Michigan Program (2015)

University of Michigan Program (2015)

Information for referring providers

Referral Contact Phone

720-848-2080

720-848-2080

Referring Patients Link

Information for Referring and Transferring Patients

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

Dr. Roark has extensive training in all modalities of treatment for the full spectrum of cerebrovascular disease. This includes, but is not limited to, ischemic stroke, intra- and extra-cranial stenosis, cerebral aneurysms, and vascular malformations.

Research Interest for Referring Providers

My research interests are primarily focused on investigating the feasibility of tele-health as it relates to advanced sub-specialty care, and the use of large datasets to answer questions relating to healthcare cost and quality as it relates to neurovascular disease.