Overview
Dr. Kevin Christian is a board-certified general surgeon practicing at Advanced Surgical Practice, with offices in Joplin, Neosho, and Pittsburg. He is board certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, and is fellowship trained in Trauma Surgical Critical Care.
Dr. Christian's clinical focus spans a broad range of general surgical care, with particular areas of interest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, foregut and gastric reflux surgery, colorectal surgery, and hernia repair. He also maintains an active interest in trauma surgery and surgical critical care, drawing on his fellowship training to manage complex and emergent surgical conditions.
He completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Florida and earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University. He completed a medicine internship at Northside Hospital Tampa Bay Heart Institute, followed by a General Surgery residency at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a fellowship in Trauma Critical Care at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Christian is affiliated with Freeman Health System and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care — taking time to educate patients on their diagnosis and treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their surgical care.
Dr. Christian is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Christian is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Christian is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1020 McIntosh Cir Ste 200, Joplin, MO 64804
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Christian has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kevin C. Christian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin C. Christian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin C. Christian by calling their office at 417-347-8088. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin C. Christian a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin C. Christian is classified as an Distinguished expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Kevin C. Christian specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin C. Christian is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kevin C. Christian accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin C. Christian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 417-347-8088 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Christian isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Christian isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Christian isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- DeliriumDr. Christian isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- GallstonesDr. Christian isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrostomyDr. Christian isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Christian isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Christian isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Christian isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Christian isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Christian isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Christian isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColostomyDr. Christian isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- ConcussionDr. Christian isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.