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Dr. Christopher Carver, MD

Dr. Christopher Carver, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Carver, MD is a neurosurgeon in Salinas, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

220 San Jose St Salinas, CA 93901

Make an Appointment

(831) 424-0807

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Carver is affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Monterey, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Carver is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Carver specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Carver's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carver

4.0
22 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
23%
23%

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Never again
He was careless
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 03, 2023
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Tried intimidating me to have back surgery saying I could end up in wheelchair. 6 years later I'm doing fine and will never have spinal surgery because it can be avoided in most cases. Check out Dr. Stuart McGill online. PhD Biomechanics
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Richard Hartford – Feb 07, 2023
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Long time ago
you saved my life by removing a tumor I'm still kicking, thanks
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Don Sanchez – Jan 04, 2023
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Thank you.
Dr. Carver performed my back surgery in 2008. The surgery went very well, I had no pain afterwards, and my back is still holding strong 14 years later. Thank you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2022
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Dr Carver is an incredible human being. Straight to the point and so very caring. A+
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tom M – Dec 02, 2021
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Horrible
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 24, 2019
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He spend time about 5 minutes with me his a good doctor put he needs to take anger management
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 17, 2018
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Great touch. Great surgeon. Great staff too! Very responsive to needs and wuestions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy in Salinas CA – Aug 23, 2017
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Dr. Carver is very personable, thorough and professional. He performed surgery on my cervical spine and the recovery was exactly what he told me it would be and a month after surgery I was back to work on a limited basis but back to work, nonetheless. Amy and his staff are responsive, kind and professional. Six months after the surgery, I have no complications and even though the incision was at my throat instead of the back of my neck, there is literally no scar. Thanks Chris for a great job.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Lee Garlad in Carmel, CA – Jan 08, 2016
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biography

Dr. Christopher Carver, MD is a neurosurgeon in Salinas, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Florida

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Carver is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Salinas Valley Neurological Assoc.220 San Jose St Salinas, CA 93901
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

      23625 Holman Hwy
      Monterey, CA 93940
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

      450 E Romie Ln
      Salinas, CA 93901
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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