Dr. Kevin C. Christian

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 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Christian is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.