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Dr. John Crighton, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (12)
Map Pin Small Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients
59 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Crighton, MD

Dr. John Crighton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Springfield, MO. They specialize in General Surgery, has 59 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital and Cox Medical Center South. Dr. Crighton, completed a residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Crighton an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Crighton works at Practice in Springfield, MO with other offices in Bolivar, MO. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Crighton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Crighton Olive Dunn Surgical Group Inc.
    1230 E Kingsley St, Springfield, MO 65804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 882-2349
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
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    1155 W Parkview St Ste 1F, Bolivar, MO 65613 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 326-8700

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  • Citizens Memorial Hospital
  • Cox Medical Center South

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 59 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891895553
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • John Sealy Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Missouri State University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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