Overview
Dr. Christina Parkhurst is a board-certified general surgeon with CHI Memorial Surgical Associates - Hixson, specializing in hernia repair, colon resection, and gallbladder and appendix removal. A graduate of Meharry Medical College, Dr. Parkhurst completed her general surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia. She is particularly passionate about leveraging advanced technologies like robotic surgery at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, offering patients the benefits of minimally invasive techniques for improved outcomes and reduced post-operative pain.Dr. Parkhurst's journey into medicine began with a deep-seated desire to serve, cultivated during childhood mission trips to Haiti. Witnessing significant healthcare needs solidified her commitment to the profession. Today, she continues this impactful work as President and Surgical Director of I AM Haiti, leading surgical teams that deliver life-changing medical care to communities in the Western Hemisphere. She leverages her surgical expertise to not only enhance patient well-being but also to impact global health.In her leisure time, she enjoys biking, hiking and travel alongside precious moments with family and friends.
Dr. Parkhurst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Hernia Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Umbilical Hernia.
Insurance
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Locations
2051 Hamill Rd, Suite 104, Hixson, TN 37343
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Parkhurst isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- Adiposis DolorosaDr. Parkhurst isAdvanced. Learn about Adiposis Dolorosa.
- CholecystitisDr. Parkhurst isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Parkhurst isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Parkhurst isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Parkhurst isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Parkhurst isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Parkhurst isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Parkhurst isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Parkhurst isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Parkhurst isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Parkhurst isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Parkhurst isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.