Brett Crist, MD
After obtaining a bachelor's degree from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, Dr. Crist earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, and a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at the University of California-Davis. Dr. Crist is the co-director of the orthopaedic trauma service, orthopaedic trauma fellowship, and the associated director of the joint preservation service. He specializes in orthopaedic trauma/fracture care, hip and pelvis reconstruction including total hip arthroplasty, and young adult hip disorders/hip preservation. He has research interests in anterior total hip arthroplasty, fracture care, and hip preservation procedures.

Honors & Awards
George L. Lucas Resident Teacher of the Year Award 2004, University of Kansas-Wichita Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
Henry O. Marsh Resident Research Award 2004
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1998-Present
Dean's List - KU School of Medicine 1995-1999
R.M. Gouldner Scholarship 1997-1999
Daniel K. Roberts OB-GYN Award for Excellence 1999
Tabor College Honors Award for Excellence in Natural and Mathematical Sciences 1993-1994
Tabor College Dean's Scholarship 1991-1994
Nilsson Leaders for Tomorrow Memorial Scholarship 1990-1991
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, South Dakota State University 1990-1991