Dr. Christopher A. Edwards | Springfield, MO | Surgery

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Dr. Christopher Edwards is a surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgery and plastic surgery, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dr. Edwards is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Edwards practices at Mercy Hospital Springfield and sees patients at Mercy Clinic General and Specialty Surgery in Springfield, Missouri. He focuses on helping patients with obesity and weight management challenges, including pediatric obesity cases. His surgical expertise includes treating hiatal hernias and performing laparoscopic procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 stars for his care and treatment approach.

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accepting new patients
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29 Ratings
31 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Memorial Health University Medical Center
6 written reviews
4 specialties
4 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Absolutely the best; he listens, he cares and you leave knowing you have the doctor who will take care of you.

January 16th, 2024

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HAS BEEN MY SURGEON ON 4 OCCASSIONS. HE HAS ALWAYS HAD TIME TO EXPLAIN. GIVE ADVICE. AND TREATED ME LIKE FAMILY. I WOULD NOT BE WHERE I AM PHYSICALLY AND ALIVE AS I AM TODAY WITHOUT THIS MAN.

August 31st, 2023

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I love this man. He spends time with you like you were his mother, explaining things in a very understandable way. He listens to all your concerns and no question you ask is never treated in a trivial way.

March 26th, 2015

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If you have any problems after surgery this physician does not want to hear from you. His office will send you anywhere they can to avoid talking to you or dealing with you. It appears that once the surgery is done and he has been paid he wants nothing to do with you. It seems like as a patient you should have someone to call if things don't go well after your surgery. I would not recommend this surgeon

August 6th, 2012

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Dr. Edwards is the greatest doctor; he is kind and caring and truly cares about his patients his skill as a surgeon is top notch. He did my weight loss surgery in 2006 and I have been following up with him to date. He is like family he is so easy to talk to he listens to you and will do whatever it takes to help you with any problems that may come up. He truly cares about his patients and he staff also is wonderful. If you need a surgeon for either weight loss surgery or other kinds of surgery he is the one you want.

November 24th, 2010

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Best doctor I think that I've had the opportunity to be cared for by, in years!

October 11th, 2010

Mercy Clinic General and Specialty Surgery - S. Fremont

1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 100Springfield, MO 65804

Tel: (417) 820-3800

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Christopher A. Edwards	Dr. Charles Ridgell Pritchard, MD	Dr. Michael Paul Nachtigal, MD	Dr. Stephen Denney Christiansen, MD
Surgery	Urology	Orthopedic Surgery	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (29 Ratings)	3.2 (11 Ratings)	4.9 (17 Ratings)	4 (6 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Springfield , MO	FORT SMITH , AR	Ozark , MO	Higginsville , MO
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine	Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Memorial Health University Medical Center

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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