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Dr. Christian Birkedal, MD

Dr. Christian Birkedal, MD

Bariatric Surgery*

Dr. Christian Birkedal, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Daytona Beach, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Daytona Beach and AdventHealth Palm Coast. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4 Star Rating (46 reviews)

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Locations

AdventHealth Medical Group at Daytona Beach

AdventHealth Medical Group at Daytona Beach305 Memorial Medical Pkwy Ste 205 Daytona Beach, FL 32117
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AdventHealth Medical Group at Daytona Beach

AdventHealth Medical Group at Daytona Beach1061 Medical Center Dr Ste 201 Orange City, FL 32763
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Birkedal specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Birkedal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birkedal

4.0
46 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Dr. Birkedal always goes above and beyond what is expected. He makes himself easily accessible to his patients, even on the weekends.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ron Strong – Feb 20, 2025
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Exceptional Care & Expertise: A Grateful Patient!
From our very first encounter with Dr. Birkedal, it was clear he was the perfect choice for us – what a refreshing experience! He attentively listened to our concerns, provided thorough explanations about the hernia repair surgery, and warmly invited any questions we had. On the day of the procedure, he calmly walked us through the steps, instilling confidence with his assurance of a successful outcome, all delivered with a genuine smile. Just four days post-op, he personally reached out to check on our progress. We are incredibly impressed and delighted with him and his entire team.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jose Mendoza – Apr 08, 2024
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DR. WAS AN IS VERY INFORMATIVE,ALONG WITH THE STAFF.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph G Caciopoli – Sep 22, 2020
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He explained nothing. At my last post op visit for Hernia repair he did not even come into the room. At another visit when I only saw the RNP not the doctor, I asked about this when I saw him in the hallway, he replied she has been with him for 15 years and he trusts her. Later my concern proved true when if seen by the doctor he would have noticed a seroma, she failed to do so, His RNP examined me, at the last post op visit, when I asked her about an unusual swelling and pain she said it was normal and would not last long. After 3 weeks I saw another surgeon he did a CT scan and said I had a seroma and had to have a drain inserted. This caused me 3 weeks of additional pain and a huge additional co-pay.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Sandra Ausilio in Port Orange, FL – Feb 01, 2020
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I think Dr. Birkedal and his staff are wonderful! Fighting weight issues most of my adult life, now I'm healthier and happier thanks to their care. They are patient and reassuring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Regina McManus – Nov 01, 2019
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Excellent surgeon. Explains thoroughly how he is going to operate; what to expect for recovery. Direct & to the point. Follow up and staff are highly professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 16, 2019
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Love his expertise. No pain!! Recommended by nurses as the best recovery!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Fazio in Ormond beach – Dec 21, 2018
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Dr birkadel has always been kind and concerned with all my needs before and after surgery. He always listens to everything I have to say and helps me through whatever is going on. I always tell everyone what a great dr he is and would recommend himto anyone. Thank you dr birkadel for taking such good care of me Linda Dasilva
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Dasilva in Daytona Beach , FL – Sep 13, 2018
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Awesome caring doctor who truly cares about his patients. Great listener, makes sure you understand everything. Goes out of his way to help you live a better healthier life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Debbie Weaver in Daytona Beach , FL – Jul 10, 2018
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Really not sure what happened...Dr. Birkedal removed enlarged lymph gland being suspicious of lymphoma because I was in extreme pain and had sudden weight loss of 8lbs in 2 weeks. I was told prior to consider a possible internal hernia. I had 3 E.R. visits at Florida Memorial which was total nightmare all before Birkedal operated. Bottom line..lymph node was benign and I never was told or followed up what caused all the pain and sickness.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Ormond Beach, FL – Sep 22, 2016
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Dr. Birkedal is amazing. I had a total Thyroidectomy/Parathyroid removal and an Axillary Mass under my left arm on May 26th, 2016.He made me feel so comfortable before and after surgery. Dr. Birkedal is a very kind, caring, man. Awesome personality making me and my family very comfortable. His staff at the office and hospital are amazing also.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kathleen Benoit in Daytona Beach, FL – Jun 01, 2016
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Was warned by GP not to use him for Gallbladder surgery, but due to ER situation, was assigned him for surgery as my choice surgeon was out of town during the emergency.. Birkedal Botched the surgery, sent me home without even seeing me in the hospital and ended up with 3 more ER visits, large drainage bag for 10 days, 4 CT-Scans due to najor leaking and then TWELVE WEEKS of Infectious Disease doctor care to handle rare E-Coli infection..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Scott W. in Ormond Beach, FL – May 18, 2016
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Horrible experience: He is very enigmatic, poor surgeon, left me with grotesque hernias and did not remove tumors.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Ormond Beach, FL – Feb 25, 2016
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He and his staff are totally professional, well trained in patient care and concerns of the patient, after care in well beyond what is necessary. Great team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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James M. Dorn in Melbourne, FL – Jan 24, 2016
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care philosophy

As a bariatric and general surgeon, Dr. Birkedal believes it is important to treat patients the way he would treat his own wife and family. With compassion and understanding, he joins you in your journey to embrace a healthy lifestyle. He considers...read more

biography

Prior to joining AdventHealth Daytona Beach, Dr. Birkedal served as the medical director of the Wound Treatment Center and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. Dr. Christian Birkedal now serves...read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Baptist Health System

    Residency Hospital, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Danish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Daytona Beach

    301 Memorial Medical Pkwy
    Daytona Beach, FL 32117
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • AdventHealth Palm Coast

    60 Memorial Medical Pkwy
    Palm Coast, FL 32164
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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