Dr. Christopher  Sliva, born in Lynchburg, Virginia, attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana where he received an undergraduate B.S. degree in kinesiology in 1995.  He  graduated with high honors and departmental distinction. 

He attended Rush University Medical School obtaining his Medical Degree (M.D.) in 1999 and graduating as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.  He subsequently completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Iowa. 

During his residency, Dr. Sliva served as the Resident Team Physician covering athletic events at the University of Iowa including Men’s Football and Men’s Wrestling,  from July 2001 to June 2004.

Following his residency, Dr.  Sliva completed a fellowship in spinal surgery at William Beaumont Hospital, in Royal Oak, Michigan.  

Dr. Sliva received several awards and honors during his undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Dr. Sliva is active in continuing medical education.  He has  written several published orthopedic articles and given numerous lectures.

Throughout his training, Dr. Sliva has been actively involved in teaching.  He also donates his time at the Walter Lawson Children's Home.

Dr. Sliva is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Sliva specializes in spinal trauma, degenerative spinal disorders, cervical spine disorders, adult and pediatric spinal reconstruction, and minimally invasive spinal surgery.

When he is not practicing orthopedics, Dr. Sliva enjoys spending time with his family, biking, racquetball, and golf.