27799 Medical Center Rd, 
Mission Viejo, CA 

Overview

Ashton Christian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 9 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of California Irvine, School Of Medicine , 2012 - 2017, 2017

Residency

University of California Irvine, School of Medicine , Surgery , 2017 - 2024

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Providence Mission Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc
27799 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ashton Christian

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Ashton Christian by calling their office at 949-364-1007. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ashton Christian a top-rated expert for Gastrectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashton Christian is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrectomy, 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. Ashton Christian specialize in?

While Dr. Ashton Christian is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Ashton Christian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ashton Christian has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Ashton Christian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ashton Christian accept my insurance?

Dr. Ashton Christian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-364-1007 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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