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Dr. John Crighton, MD

General Surgery* Age 84
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Dr. John Crighton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. John Crighton, MD

General Surgery* Age 84
Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients
59 years of experience
Dr. John Crighton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Springfield, MO.

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Dr. John Crighton, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Springfield, MO and has 59 years experience. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1965 and completed a residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital and Cox Medical Center South. At present, Dr. Crighton received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Crighton is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Melanoma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bowel Resection
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Surgery
Carotid Ultrasound
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excisional Biopsy
Exploratory Surgery
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Breast
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lipomas Sebacious Cyst Removal
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Rectal Surgery
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Whipple Procedure
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze Blue Access Choice-MO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

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 Office
    1155 W Parkview St Ste 1F, Bolivar, MO 65613
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 326-8700

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4.3
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Oct 30, 2019
Dr. Crighton is the TOP surgeon in Springfield... he saved my husband’s life from colon cancer and also did surgery on me! He’s a very dedicated doctor... the REAL deal! Thrilled to have had him.
Sandra Pfeifer — Oct 30, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    1965
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • John Sealy Hospital
    1966
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    1970
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Crighton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Crighton's profile.

Dr. John Crighton, MD is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital and Cox Medical Center South.

Yes, Dr. John Crighton, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Citizens Memorial Hospital

    1500 N Oakland Ave, Bolivar, MO

  • Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO