Dr. Christina L. Kushnir, MD, MPH, FACOG

Expert Publications

• Post fellowship training in "new-to-them" surgical techniques: assessment of learning curve characteristics.
• Perioperative care in gynecologic oncology.
• Extrauterine inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor: A case report.

Media Releases

A Leading Expert in Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery

A board-certified gynecologic oncologist and obstetrician, Dr. Kushnir is affiliated with Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada (WHASN), seeing patients at WHASN Central, and WHASN Northwest. She brings with her nine years of expertise in gynecologic oncology, specializing in a wide range of services including minimally invasive surgery for endometriosis, treatment for chronic pelvic pain, surgical treatment for infertility, and management of precancers and disorders of the reproductive system.

Throughout her academic career, she completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution in 2014, earned her Master's in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg Schools of Public Health in 2012, and underwent residency training at the University of Nevada, Reno in Las Vegas in 2011. She obtained her medical degree from St. George's University in 2007 and her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California in 2000.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Kushnir is passionate about education and serves as an assistant professor at UNLV School of Medicine and Touro University. She also plays a significant role as clinical faculty for various prestigious institutions, including Ethicon Surgery, Intuitive Surgical, and ConMed. Her leadership extends to chairing gynecology at The Valley Medical Center and heading the Robotic Steering Committee at the same institution.

An avid researcher, her commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in her extensive research contributions, with 17 journal publications and three authored book chapters under her belt. Her dedication to teaching and innovation in surgical techniques has made her a respected figure in the medical community.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Kushnir finds solace in nature and enjoys spending quality time with her family engaging in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and cycling.

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