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Christopher Wilson, MD, Cardiology, Reno, NV

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Cardiology Reno, NV

Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Critical Care

Section Chief Cardiology Renown Institute for Heart and Vascular Health/ Renown Medical Group

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  • Office

    1500 E 2nd St
    Ste 400
    Reno, NV 89502
    Phone+1 775-982-2400

Summary

  • Dr. Christopher Wilson is a cardiologist in Reno, NV and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center. He is Section Chief of Cardiology for the Renown Medical Group. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Medical School and has been in practice over 18 years. His training includes a PhD in cardiac metabolism. He specializes in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular interpretation and non-invasive cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2011 - 2014
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 2007
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonPh.D., 2007
  • University of Wyoming
    University of WyomingB.S., Molecular Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyRegistered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • Certifiaction Board in Nuclear CardiologyNuclear Cadriology
  • National Board of EchocardiographyDiplomate Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President, Internal Medicine Medical Student Group University of Texas at Houston Medical School, 2002
  • Chief Cardiovascular Medicine Fellow Yale University, 2012
  • Chief Cardiovascular Medicine Fellow Chief Cardiovascular Medicine Fellow, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Obesity and the risk of heart failure.  
    Taegtmeyer H, Wilson CR, N Engl J Med, 12/1/2002
  • Western Diet Causes Derangements in Fatty Acid Metabolism and Contractile Function in the Heart of Wistar Rats.  
    Wilson CR, Tran MK, Salazar KL, Young ME, Taegtmeyer H, Biochem Journal, 9/1/2007
  • Alterations of the circadian clock in the heart by streptozotocin-induced diabetes.  
    Young ME, Wilson CR, Razeghi P, Guthrie PH, Taegtmeyer H., J Moll Cell Cardiol., 2/1/2002
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Books/Book Chapters

Other

  • Adaptation and Maladaptation of Heart and Skeletal Muscle to Different Diets in a Rodent Model of Human Obesity. 
    Wilson CR, Ph.D. Dissertation
    University of Texas at Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - 5/1/2007

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German