Christopher Gene Kalhorn, MD

Christopher Gene Kalhorn, MD - Expert Neurosurgical Care in Washington, DC

Located at the Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20007, Christopher Gene Kalhorn, MD, is a distinguished neurosurgeon directly employed by MedStar Health. Dr. Kalhorn is a Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery, co-director of the Movement Disorders Program, and Director of MedStar Georgetown’s Epilepsy, Pediatric, and Functional Neurosurgery Program.

Dr. Kalhorn received his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgical training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Grossman, an internationally recognized expert in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery. With over 19 years of experience in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgical implants, Dr. Kalhorn specializes in the surgical management of epilepsy and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia.

His expertise extends to degenerative spine diseases, lumbar and cervical disk herniations, spinal fusion surgery, brain tumors, and the surgical treatment of chronic pain and spasticity. Dr. Kalhorn is also an expert in robotic epilepsy surgery, focusing on providing the highest quality, compassionate, and personalized neurosurgical care to his patients.

In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Kalhorn serves on the MedStar Health Board of Directors. He is the Chairman of the MedStar Health Quality, Safety, and Professional Affairs Committee and a member of the MedStar Health Finance Committee. He also holds the position of Medical Director of the operating rooms at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. Kalhorn is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. His extensive training includes a residency and internship at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals and a medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

For your convenience, Dr. Kalhorn also sees patients at 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815. MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted, please contact your insurance company for verification.

For expert neurosurgical care from a compassionate and highly experienced physician, trust Dr. Christopher Gene Kalhorn at MedStar Health.