Following his general surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he was honored with a student teacher award, Dr. Killingsworth completed a plastic surgery fellowship at UAB. His commitment to advancing the field of plastic surgery is evident through his research presentations at various plastic surgery conferences.
In 2012, Dr. Killingsworth founded Astra Plastic Surgery, which has since expanded to multiple locations across Northern Georgia, including Cumming, Alpharetta, and Atlanta. Dr. Killingsworth is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, actively contributing to their public education and practice management committees.
His dedication to excellence has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being voted “Best of Forsyth” for plastic surgery and being voted a Castle Connolly Atlanta “Top Doctor” in Atlanta. He also earned his MBA from the University of Florida in 2023, further enhancing his practice management skills.
Beyond his clinical achievements, Dr. Killingsworth is committed to education and mentorship, guiding physician assistant students from Mercer University during their surgical rotations. He has shared his expertise on Atlanta television station, 11Alive’s, “ATL&Co” and made radio appearances on WSB’s “The Weekly Check-Up,” discussing topics such as tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, and mommy makeover.
Dr. Killingsworth designed and built Astra Plastic Surgery’s AAASF-certified surgery center in Alpharetta, dedicated to providing top-tier outpatient plastic and reconstructive surgery. With thousands of successful surgical cases, he is renowned and sought out for his skill and compassionate care for plastic surgery patients in Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Dr. Killingsworth resides in North Atlanta with his wife, Dr. Lindsay Killingsworth, an OB-GYN, and their three daughters, Evie, Lily, and Sophie. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling with his family to destinations like Eleuthera, Japan, and Italy, coaching 8u softball, and spending time on their farm near Blue Ridge, Georgia.
For expert care in tummy tuck, mommy makeover, breast augmentation, and breast lift procedures in Atlanta, trust Dr. Christopher D. Killingsworth, MD, MBA at Astra Plastic Surgery.
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