
Overview
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.
Dr. King is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pulmonary Hypertension.
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3300 Gallows Rd, Heart And Lung Transplant, Falls Church, VA 22042
Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties
Oksana A. Shlobin, MD, FCCP, serves as Medical Director for the Pulmonary Hypertension Program and Director of Outreach and Education for the Inova Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Shlobin is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Shlobin has been actively involved in clinical research both during her fellowship and her tenure at Inova. She is co-author of multiple publications, including original research manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters. Her research interests include pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung diseases. Blog Posts What is Pulmonary Hypertension? Learn the Facts to Breathe Easy (November 2018) Pulmonary Hypertension is Serious. Learn to Spot the Signs (May 2017). Dr. Shlobin is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties
Schar Chair, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Medical Director, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Program, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia, Inova CampusSteven D. Nathan, MD, FCCP, is the medical director of Inova’s Advanced Lung Disease Program and Lung Transplant Program. He is also a professor of medicine at the University of Virginia.Dr. Nathan is board certified in pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine and internal medicine. The author of more than 500 publications, Dr. Nathan is internationally recognized for his expertise in advanced lung diseases. He is co-editor of two books on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that provide pulmonologists and other healthcare workers with an up-to-date review of the background and advances in the field: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Guide to Clinical Management of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He also has written original research manuscripts, abstracts, reviews and book chapters. Dr. Nathan is a reviewer for multiple journals and is on the editorial board for the journal, Thorax. He has served on multiple committees, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory boards as well as steering committees for clinical trials in IPF and pulmonary hypertension, where he has also served as chair. Dr. Nathan is a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has delivered talks and been chairperson of numerous sessions at many national and international conferences. Dr. Nathan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Prostatectomy.
Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties
Shambhu Aryal, MD, FCCP, serves as Medical Director for the Inova Lung Transplant Program and Inova Sarcoidosis Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonology and critical care, with expertise in lung transplantation, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension and bronchiectasis. Dr. Aryal joined Inova in 2017 with several years of clinical experience, immediately following an assistant professorship at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Aryal says that helping patients get a second chance at life is the most fulfilling aspect of transplant pulmonology. His expertise in advanced lung disease management and transplantation equips him to provide the best possible medical care to patients with severe lung diseases. Additionally, he has served as a clinical investigator for many clinical trials in his areas of expertise. Originally from Nepal, Dr. Aryal resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and two boys. He enjoys time with his family, watching his sons' soccer and basketball games, and traveling. Dr. Aryal is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher S. King
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Is Dr. Christopher S. King a top-rated expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher S. King is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher S. King specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher S. King is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. King isDistinguished. Learn about Pneumonia.
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- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
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