Gavin Christie, PA-C, works alongside SSM Health Bone & Joint │OSOI providers to expand both non-surgical and surgical solutions for orthopedic problems, including robotic-assisted total knee and hip replacements for Oklahomans. He enjoys helping patients improve their physical conditions and help them optimize their quality of life.

Gavin graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to joining SSM Health, he worked as a physician assistant for the last two decades, providing care to Oklahomans in orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery settings. Gavin has experience teaching physician assistant students for over a decade.

Gavin is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates, the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Oklahoma Neurosurgical Society. Gavin also has served on the board of directors for the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants for the last fifteen years and currently is the 'Leadership and Advocacy Liaison.' He received a presidential service award for his dedication to the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants in 2022. Gavin also was recognized as the 2022 'Roger Whitaker Physician Assistant of the Year' recipient.

When not caring for his patients, Gavin enjoys being an advocate for the field of physician assistants through advocacy and legislature. He enjoys spending time with his family and three children.