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Claiborne A. Christian, MD

4.9

Based on 497 Reviews

Originally from Virginia, Dr. Christian is a veteran athlete—playing multiple sports in high school and college. It was his early athletic experiences that initiated his interest in sports medicine. He has previously served as the physician representative on the Department of Labor's Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Committee. Currently, he resides and practices in Mississippi, and has been named DeSoto's Best Orthopaedist multiple times. Dr. Christian evaluates and treats all areas of orthopaedics, and his surgical practice specializes in knee and shoulder surgery.

When he is not with patients, Dr. Christian enjoys reading or working in his garden. He also enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family.

FELLOWSHIP

Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder Surgery, University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

EDUCATION

Davidson College - Davidson, NC

Medical School: Medical College of Virginia - Richmond, VA

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee, Campbell Clinic - Memphis, TN

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)

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