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M Kathleen Christian, MD, General Surgery, La Crosse, WI, Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse

M KathleenChristianMD

General Surgery • La Crosse, WI

Breast, Endocrine

Physician, Director of The Center for Breast Care at Mayo Clinic Health System, Instructor in Surgery of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

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Summary

  • Dr. M Kathleen Christian is a general surgeon and Director of the Center for Breast Care as well as an instructor in Surgery in La Crosse, WI and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare.

Education & Training

  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of Medicine MD, 1987 - 1991
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1987, BS

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 1987 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

Authored Content

  • Surgical options to remove breast cancerOctober 2020

Press Mentions

  • Onalaska breast cancer survivor paddles way to Big Blue ambassador
    Onalaska breast cancer survivor paddles way to Big Blue ambassadorMay 4th, 2021
  • Faith, family and friends all instrumental in breast cancer recovery for Waukon’s Janet Kruger
    Faith, family and friends all instrumental in breast cancer recovery for Waukon’s Janet KrugerMay 4th, 2021

Committees

  • Site Reviewer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers 2018 - Present
  • Vice Chair, Accreditation Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System 2018 - Present
  • Chair, Field Staff Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Health System 2017 - Present
  • Site Reviewer, Commission on Cancer, Mayo Clinic Health System 2011 - Present
  • Chair, Cancer Committee, Mayo Clinic Health System 2009 - Present
  • Member, Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee - SWWI - Mayo Clinic Health System
  • Member, Patient Experience Leadership Committee - Mayo Clinic

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. M Kathleen Christian, Dr. M Kathleen Christian, MD, Dr. M Christian