Christopher J. Maugans, MD

Christopher Maugans, MD, FAAOS, is a hand and upper extremity surgeon at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with an added qualification in hand surgery who specializes in hand and upper extremity injuries.

Dr. Maugans grew up in a small town outside of Wichita, where he carefully planned out his career as an orthopedic hand surgeon. He recognized that becoming a surgeon would provide an amazing career, but he also wanted to make sure the specialty he chose was something he could do day-in and day-out for many years. Orthopedic surgery is that passion for him—and observing his first hand surgery intrigued him. The intricate nature and fine details of the human hand, as well as being able to restore function to a patient, solidified his decision to sub-specialize in hand surgery. Dr. Maugans derives joy from helping patients regain function and resume their desired activities.

Dr. Maugans received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting degree from the University of Kansas. After obtaining his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, he completed residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He obtained his fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Maugans participated in and authored scientific research articles, which have been presented at both regional and national academic conferences. He recently received a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS) title.

When not working, he tries to spend as much time possible with his family. They enjoy the outdoors and hiking when time permits. Other hobbies include hunting, fishing, Kansas basketball, and traveling.

Professional Society Memberships
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Missouri State Orthopaedic Association
Missouri State Medical Association

Teaching Positions
Preceptor with University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Fellowship in Sports Medicine Program
Preceptor with Research Family Medicine Residency Program 

Maugans CJ, Damron TA. Femoral Fixion Expandable Nail Implant Failure and Difficult Extraction: A Case Report. Techniques in Orthopaedics 2015; Volume 30(1): e1 – 4.

Maugans CJ, Werner FW, Scuderi MG, Cannizzaro JP. Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy: Biomechanical Evaluation of Two Techniques. Submission pending.