Double Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Gynecologic Oncologist with Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada, Combining Minimally Invasive Surgical Expertise, Academic Leadership, and Compassionate Patient Care
(WorldFrontNews Editorial):- Las Vegas, Nevada Aug 10, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – Christina L. Kushnir, MD, MPH, FACOG, is a highly respected double board-certified physician in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, delivering comprehensive women’s healthcare through Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Kushnir is recognized for her expertise in treating complex gynecologic conditions, gynecologic cancers, and pelvic disorders while providing individualized, patient-centered care that emphasizes both long-term wellness and quality of life.
Serving women throughout the Las Vegas Valley, Dr. Kushnir is affiliated with MountainView Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital, Summerlin Hospital, Sunrise Hospital, and University Medical Center (UMC). Her practice offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions designed to address a broad spectrum of reproductive health concerns, utilizing the latest advances in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery whenever appropriate.
Dr. Kushnir’s educational background reflects a commitment to academic excellence and clinical innovation. She completed her fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution in 2014 after earning a Master of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2012. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in Las Vegas in 2011 and received her Doctor of Medicine Degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2007.
Long before her medical career, Dr. Kushnir demonstrated exceptional leadership and determination as a student-athlete at the University of Southern California, where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry in 2000. As captain of the Division I women’s soccer team, she achieved All-Pac-10 honors and received All-American recognition, experiences that helped shape the discipline and perseverance she continues to bring to medicine today.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kushnir has remained committed to advancing the field through education and mentorship. She serves as an Assistant Professor at both the UNLV School of Medicine and Touro University while also training surgeons on emerging technologies as clinical faculty for Ethicon Surgery and ConMed. In addition, she serves as a proctor, case observation site, and instructor for Intuitive Surgical, helping physicians develop advanced robotic surgical techniques.
Her leadership extends throughout the healthcare community as Chair of Gynecology at The Valley Medical Center and Chair of the hospital’s Robotic Steering Committee, where she helps guide the implementation of innovative surgical practices that improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Kushnir specializes in minimally invasive surgery for endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, infertility requiring tuboplasty, uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, vaginal vault prolapse, urinary fistulas, precancerous gynecologic conditions, and gynecologic malignancies involving the cervix, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, vulva, and vagina. Her approach combines advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans that prioritize fertility preservation whenever possible, pain reduction, and improved long-term health.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Kushnir has authored 17 peer-reviewed journal publications and contributed three book chapters, reflecting her dedication to research and the advancement of women’s healthcare. She attributes her professional success to the unwavering support of her family and the value of hard work.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kushnir enjoys camping, hiking, and cycling throughout Nevada with her family. Her passion for the outdoors complements the energy and compassion she brings to every patient interaction, reinforcing her commitment to treating each individual with empathy, respect, and the highest standard of medical excellence.
Learn More about Dr. Christina L. Kushnir:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2813322-Christina-Kushnir-OB-GYN-Obstetrician-Gynecologist or through her profile on Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada, https://whasn.com/providers/christina-kushnir/
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