Summary

Dr. Joey Christmas specializes in surgery with over two decades of experience serving patients in southeast Missouri. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Christmas is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Christmas practices at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and maintains an affiliation with Select Specialty Hospital Savannah. He focuses on treating conditions such as abdominal pain and bowel obstruction, along with managing complex cases like advanced chronic kidney disease. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and appendectomies, and he provides emergency care when patients need immediate attention. Patients have given Dr. Christmas an average rating of 4.0 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 23 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

3100 Oak Grove RdPoplar Bluff, MO 63901

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Dr. Joey Lawrence Christmas, MDDr. Taiyong D Chung, MDDr. Michael Gary Driver, MDDr. Ajit Singh Deol, MD
SurgerySurgerySurgeryCritical Care Medicine
4.5 
23 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Poplar Bluff , MOPoplar Bluff , MOKirksville , MOPoplar Bluff , MO
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: Catholic University Of Korea Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Dayanand Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joey Lawrence Christmas

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joey Lawrence Christmas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joey Lawrence Christmas has the following area of expertise

  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University in 2003.

NPI Number

Dr. Christmas' NPI number is 1770700619.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joey Christmas affiliated with?
Dr. Joey Christmas is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Savannah.
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What languages does Dr. Joey Christmas speak?
Dr. Joey Christmas speaks English and Spanish.

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