Christine A. Munson, APNP

Christine is licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin and holds a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She is a member of the American Nurses Association and the Wisconsin Nurses Association, and is recognized by Sigma Theta Tau, the international nursing honor society. Specific national certification details are not listed on her page — patients seeking certification information can contact Neuroscience Group directly.

Christine is a neurosurgery APNP at Neuroscience Group's Neenah location, working as part of the neurosurgical team in both the inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings. She assists with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the brain, spine, and cranial nerves, and has developed particular expertise in managing patients with scoliosis and complex spinal deformities. She works directly alongside Dr. Bhattacharjee, whose five scoliosis fellowship training experiences make him one of the most specifically trained scoliosis surgeons in the region. Christine also has a special interest in utilizing technology to improve patient care and responsiveness, reflecting a commitment to making the care experience more efficient and accessible for patients across their treatment journey.

As an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Christine works collaboratively with and under the oversight of the neurosurgeons at Neuroscience Group, specifically alongside Dr. Bhattacharjee. She is trained to evaluate and manage patients across the full neurosurgical scope, with particular depth in scoliosis and complex spinal deformity. Surgical procedures are performed by the neurosurgeons, and complex surgical decisions are made collaboratively. For patients in the scoliosis and spine surgery program, Christine provides consistent, knowledgeable care across the full arc of treatment, from initial evaluation through pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery, with the full depth of the neurosurgical team behind her. Her familiarity with Dr. Bhattacharjee's scoliosis program specifically means she understands the nuances of this complex subspecialty and can communicate clearly with patients about what their care plan involves at every stage.

Christine helps manage conditions involving the brain, spine, and cranial nerves across the full scope of Neuroscience Group's neurosurgical program, with a particular subspecialty focus on scoliosis and complex spinal deformities. This includes adult degenerative scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, complex spinal deformity requiring reconstructive surgery, and other spine conditions requiring surgical evaluation or management. She also supports the broader neurosurgical team for conditions involving the brain and cranial nerves, working alongside the full complement of Neuroscience Group's neurosurgeons for patients whose care requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Christine wants to help empower patients and their families to take an active role in their healthcare, and believes that offering clear guidance and honest information is how patients arrive at decisions they feel genuinely confident about. Her special interest in using technology to improve patient care reflects a practical commitment to making the experience of navigating complex neurosurgical conditions as smooth and responsive as possible, from appointment communication to follow-up care. She brings both clinical expertise in a challenging subspecialty and a patient-centered communication approach that ensures patients managing complex spinal conditions, which can involve significant uncertainty and life disruption, feel genuinely supported and informed throughout.