Kristofer E Nava, MD

Kristofer E Nava, MD
Kristofer E Nava, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

Contact Information

Patient Care Related:
Surgery, 269.337.6230

Biosketch

Kristofer E Nava, MD, is a general and bariatric surgeon. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky and a MD from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed a preliminary internship in General Surgery at WMed and his PGY2 year as a surgery resident at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, FL, after which he completed his surgical residency at WMed. He then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. He is currently employed as a general and bariatric surgeon at Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY and provides locums general surgery coverage at Bronson Battle Creek.

  • Education and Training
    • MD 2017, Ross University School of Medicine
    • BS 2012, Biology, University of Kentucky

  • Research
    • bariatric surgery
    • Robotic Surgery
    • Hernia Surgery (open and laparoscopic)
    • General abdominal surgery
    • Gastro-Esophageal Reflux, Including Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Esophageal Hiatus

  • Publications

    • Shebrain S., Nava K., Munene G., Shattuck C., Collins J., Sawyer R. Journal of Surgical Education. 2021;78:740-745.

    • Haynes P., Nava K.E., Lawson B.A., Chung C.S., Mitov M.I., Campbell S.G., Stromberg A.J., Sadayappan S., Bonnell M., Hoopes C.W., Campbell K.S. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. 2014;72:1-8.

    • Campbell S., Haynes P., Snapp W., Nava K., Campbell K. American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 2013;305(5)

  • Presentations
    • A rare case of cholecystocolonic fistula. Woolery S, Bauler L, Miller L, Nava K, 40th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2022