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John Christein, MD, General Surgery, Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center

JohnDavidChristeinMD

General Surgery Birmingham, AL

Associate Professor, Surgery, University of Alabama School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 2003 - 2005
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2003
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Shipley Award Southern Surgical Association, 2012
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Non-Hepatic Abdominal Surgery in Patients with Cirrhotic Liver Disease  
    Selwyn Vickers, Laura Hickman, John Christein, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery

Committees

  • Member, SUS Ethics 2016 - Present
  • Member, AHPBA Industry Council 2015 - Present
  • Member, AHPBA COI 2015 - Present
  • Chairman, AHPBA Professional Development 2013 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations