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Christopher Spitters, MD, Preventive Medicine, Seattle, WA

ChristopherEdwardSpittersMDMPH

Preventive Medicine Seattle, WA

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

General Preventive Medicine/Public Health

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  • Office

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    8920 Inverness Dr NE
    Seattle, WA 98115
    Phone+1 206-383-0474

Education & Training

  • Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University
    Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts UniversityMA, 2009 - 2010
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 1990 - 1992
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthMPH, Health Policy & Management, 1990 - 1991
  • Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center
    Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1989, MD
  • University of California
    University of CaliforniaBS, Nutrition Science, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 1993
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Experience with Rifabutin Replacing Rifampin in the Treatment of Tuberculosis.  
    Horne D, Spitters C, Oren E, Johnson C, Narita M, International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
  • Inhaled Salbutamol Plus Ipratropium in Moderate and Severe Asthma Crises in Children.  
    Iramain R, Lopez-Herce J, Coronel J, Spitters C, Guggiari J, Bogado N, J Asthma
  • How soon can smear positive tuberculosis patients be released from inpatient isolation?  
    Horne D, Spitters C, Oren E, Johnson C, Narita M, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Molecular Evidence of Tuberculosis Transmission in a Paraguayan Correctional Facility--Molecular Evidence of Tuberculosis Transmission in a Paraguayan Correctional F...
    Candia N, López B, Romero N, Russomando G, Diaz C, Spitters C, Barrera L, Rastogi N, Ritacco V, 11th Annual Meeting of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, North American Region, Vancouver, Canada
  • Impact of QuantiferonTB-Gold Testing in Management of Patients with Suspected False Positive Tuberculin Skin Tests.
    Spitters C, Bruce H, Schmaus M, Goldbaum G, Allis D, International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 12th Annual Meeting, San Diego, California
  • Outbreak of Tuberculosis among Marshall Islanders in Washington—2007.
    Oren E, Gulati R, Duchin J, Sptters C, Froelich K, Field K, Narita M, International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 12th Annual Meeting, San Diego, California
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Other

  • Cardiovascular Events during World Cup Soccer. 
    Spitters CE., NEJM
  • Wound Botulism Among Black Tar Heroin Users. 
    Spitters C, Moran J, Kruse D, et. al, MMWR
    Washington
  • Syphilis in San Diego County 1983-1992: crack, prostitution, and the limitations of partner notification. 
    Gunn RA, Toomey KE, Rolfs RT, Greenspan JR, Spitters CE, Waterman SH

Press Mentions

  • 'Not Taking Any Chances': Everett Business Owner Requiring Masks Following County Recommendation
    'Not Taking Any Chances': Everett Business Owner Requiring Masks Following County RecommendationJuly 27th, 2021
  • Warning of Fourth Wave in Snohomish County as COVID-19 Cases Double in Two Weeks
    Warning of Fourth Wave in Snohomish County as COVID-19 Cases Double in Two WeeksApril 21st, 2021
  • New Study Pulls Back Veil on Everett’s Coronavirus Patient
    New Study Pulls Back Veil on Everett’s Coronavirus PatientJanuary 31st, 2020
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Other Languages

  • Spanish