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Christopher Mertes, MD, Family Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

ChristopherPaulMertesMD

Family Medicine Blacksburg, VA

Physician

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  • Office

    901 Plantation Rd
    Blacksburg, VA 24060
    Phone+1 540-951-0352
    Fax+1 540-951-7724

Summary

  • Christopher Mertes, MD is a family medicine specialist in Blacksburg, VA. He graduated from the Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine in 1993, undertook his residency in family medicine at Duke University Hospital from 1993 to 1996, and holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he serves as the Vice Chair Clinical Affairs Family and Community Medicine at Carilion Clinic. Dr. Mertes has received several honors and awards including the Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program and the Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, and CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaBA, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Professional Memberships