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    M. Kathleen Christian, M.D.

    Breast Cancer Care, Surgery

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    La Crosse, WI

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    Clinic

    800 West Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601
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    • 608-392-9883
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    Hospital

    700 West Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601
    Appointments
    Breast Cancer Care —
    • 608-392-9822

    Provider's Bio

    I approach each patients concerns with compassion and understanding. Currently, I am a surveyor for the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. This experience with breast cancer care, coupled with the ever-changing advances in medicine, encourages open dialogue between myself and my patients to discuss the best treatment options and a plan moving forward that meets their needs. The surgical team and I deliver care that is based on new and proven techniques backed by research. Our team prides itself on ensuring our patients have quick, easy access to care, and each and every patient receives individualized, focused care leveraging Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary breast cancer experts.

    I enjoy spending time with my family in the Coulee Region. I also am an avid bicycler who enjoys the scenic country roads.

    Training & Credentials

    Medical School

    • University of Kansas Medical School in Wichita

    Residency

    • University of Kansas Medical School in Wichita

    Certification

    • American Board of Surgery

    Memberships

    • American Board of Surgery
    • American College of Surgeons

    Academic Appointment

    • Instructor in Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

    Special Interests

    • Atypical hyperplasia of the breast
    • Breast cancer surgery
    • Breast cysts and lumps
    • Breast duct excision
    • Breast fibroadenoma
    • Breast surgery
    • BRCA gene mutation
    • Ductal carcinoma in situ
    • Gynecomastia (enlarged breasts in men)
    • Male breast cancer
    • Mastectomy
    • Oncoplastic breast surgery
    • Nipple-sparing mastectomy
    • Sentinel lymph node surgery

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