Christopher Finnell, MD

Dr. Christopher Finnell is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with United Regional Physician Group. Dr. Finnell is an honors graduate of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX, before completing his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN. He then completed a fellowship in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ, where he developed a strong focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques. Originally from Holliday, TX, Dr. Finnell developed an early interest in medicine through his passion for science and hands-on problem-solving. He was drawn to bariatric and minimally invasive surgery for its ability to address complex problems through small incisions, helping patients recover more quickly and comfortably through careful evaluation and shared decision-making. Dr. Finnell has been practicing bariatric and general surgery in Wichita Falls since 2008 and has performed hundreds of bariatric procedures. He serves as director of United Regional’s bariatric center, which is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, and is an active member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He values taking time to listen to patients’ goals and concerns and works collaboratively to develop treatment plans that align with what matters most to them. Outside of work, Dr. Finnell enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. He exercises regularly, listens to audiobooks, and takes at least one backcountry backpacking trip each year, spending several nights camping with just a tent and sleeping bag. A lifelong North Texas resident, he considers Wichita Falls home and values the strong sense of community it offers. From running into former patients and longtime acquaintances around town to proudly remaining a Holliday Eagle and an MSU Mustang, Dr. Finnell appreciates the connections that make the area unique and is grateful to care for the community he knows so well.