Christopher S. King, MD
Christopher S. King, MD
Specialty
Years of Experience
22
Gender
Male
Christopher S. King, MD
Christopher S. King, MD
Critical Care Medicine,
Pulmonary Disease,
Internal Medicine
Locations
3300 Gallows Rd
Heart and Lung Transplant
Falls Church, VA 22042-3307
Phone
Fax
703-776-3515
About Christopher S. King, MD
Dr. Christopher S. King is a transplant pulmonologist and the Chief of Cardiovascular Critical Care at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He also serves as the Associate Medical Director of the Transplant and Advanced Lung Disease Program, Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Center Director, and System Director of Respiratory Care Services for Inova. Dr. King is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine.
Dr. King serves as both a transplant pulmonologist and a medical intensivist for the medical critical care service at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine for the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Dr. King is a member of the medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. While on active duty in the United States Army, he completed tours in Korea and Afghanistan as well as serving in Virginia and Texas.
Dr. King has participated in clinical research throughout his training and during his tenure at Inova. His research interests are broad and include venous thromboembolism, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension. He has coauthored numerous publications including original research and review articles. He has lectured at national conferences and currently serves as a panel member for the American College of Chest Physicians' guidelines on antithrombotic disease.
Awards/Associations
- Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2021
Podcasts and Webcasts
Inova Ask the Expert: Youth Vaping – What Parents Need to Know. February 2020.
Publications
Review of Inova COVID-19 Cases Lends Insight into Ventilator Mortality Risks. December 2020.
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Internships
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
7/01/2002 - 7/31/2003
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
7/01/2002 - 7/31/2003
Residencies
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
7/01/2003 - 7/31/2005
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
7/01/2003 - 7/31/2005
Fellowships
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Training Specialty: Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
8/01/2006 - 7/31/2009
Training Specialty: Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
8/01/2006 - 7/31/2009
Hospital Affiliations
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