Ashley B. Christmas
Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Ashley B. Christmas

General Surgery
1000 Blythe Blvd., 
Charlotte, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
1
conditions
1000 Blythe Blvd., 
Charlotte, NC 

Overview

Ashley Christmas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Christmas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Christmas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Christmas is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care

Fellowships

University of Louisville, Surgical Critical Care

Hospital Affiliations

Atrium Health Union
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Carolinas Medical Center
1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203

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.

1 Clinical Trials

PREVENTion of Clot in Orthopaedic Trauma (PREVENT CLOT): A Randomized Pragmatic Trial Comparing the Complications and Safety of Blood Clot Prevention Medicines Used in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients
PREVENTion of Clot in Orthopaedic Trauma (PREVENT CLOT): A Randomized Pragmatic Trial Comparing the Complications and Safety of Blood Clot Prevention Medicines Used in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Acetylsalicylic acid, Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Study Phase: Phase 3

63 Total Publications

Robotics on the rise: an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter trial of robotic versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute care surgery.
Robotics on the rise: an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter trial of robotic versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy in acute care surgery.
Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published: April 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ashley B. Christmas

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Is Dr. Ashley B. Christmas a top-rated expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashley B. Christmas is classified as an Advanced expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ashley B. Christmas specialize in?

While Dr. Ashley B. Christmas is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Ashley B. Christmas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ashley B. Christmas has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Ashley B. Christmas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ashley B. Christmas accept my insurance?

Dr. Ashley B. Christmas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-355-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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