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Chris Howard, DO, Family Medicine, Christiansburg, VA

ChrisL.HowardDOMBA

Family Medicine Christiansburg, VA

Urgent Care

Vice President of Medical Operations, Employer Solutions

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  • Office

    434 Peppers Fry Rd NW
    Christiansburg, VA 24073
    Phone+1 540-382-6000
    Fax+1 540-381-9540

Summary

  • Experienced Physician Executive with a demonstrated history of providing high level patient care as well as leading teams in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Urgent Care and Family Medicine, Physician Relations, and Healthcare Management. Extensive leadership experience including various directorship positions and most recently serving as VP of Medical Operations, managing teams to drive high quality, low cost healthcare while striving for excellence in patient and provider satisfaction.

    Successfully completed the Executive Development Program through United Health Group and received a Masters of Business Administration from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech.

Education & Training

  • Virginia Tech
    Virginia TechMBA, 2019 - 2021
  • Charleston Area Medical Center/Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
    Charleston Area Medical Center/Greenbrier Valley Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 2004 - 2006
  • NSUCOM - Suncoast Hospital
    NSUCOM - Suncoast HospitalInternship, 2003 - 2004
  • West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
    West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2003
  • Concord University
    Concord UniversityB.S., Biology, 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State License 2022 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State License 2023 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State License 2007 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State License 2022 - 2025
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State License 2022 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State License 2020 - 2025
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State License Active through 2025
  • AOA Board of Family Physicians Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Certificate of Excellence AOA CME, 2012
  • Outstanding Student Project Award SEAHEC, 2006
  • Awarded Tuition Waiver for Academic WVSOM, 2001
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Publications & Presentations

Lectures

  • Identification and Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Emboli 
    Greenbrier Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, WV - 1/1/2015
  • Outlining the practice of medicine in an FQHC clinic 
    1/1/2007
  • Hepatitis C Project 
    Princeton, WV - 1/1/2005
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Press Mentions

  • City Urged to Find Solution to Tax Dispute with Health System
    City Urged to Find Solution to Tax Dispute with Health SystemOctober 1st, 2021
  • “I Don’t Believe Anything”: Among the Unvaccinated in One Central Texas Community
    “I Don’t Believe Anything”: Among the Unvaccinated in One Central Texas CommunityAugust 4th, 2021
  • Sharp HealthCare Leads County in San Diego Blood Bank Donations in 2020
    Sharp HealthCare Leads County in San Diego Blood Bank Donations in 2020December 9th, 2020
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