Christopher Chaney, M.D.

Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine

Biography

Dr. Chaney returned to UTSW after completing his initial medical training and serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He garnered experience practicing medicine in settings ranging from austere combat environments to large academic medical centers. By virtue of this experience, Dr. Chaney brings a unique perspective to UTSW that emphasizes efficiently marshaling available resources and coordinating efforts of the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care. Dr. Chaney enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and Crossfit.

Education & Training

Residency - Brooke Army Medical Center (2009-2011), Internal Medicine
Internship - Brooke Army Medical Center (2008-2009), Internal Medicine
Medical School - UT Southwestern Medical School (2004-2008)

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Medical Association (2004), Member
American College of Physician (2008), Member

Honors & Awards

Scholarship for Academic Achievement 2004-2007, UT Southwestern Medical Foundation
Alpha Omega Alpha 2008, Medical Honor Society
Combat Medical Badge 2012, U.S. Army
Bronze Star Medal 2012, U.S. Army
Army Achievement Medal 2012, U.S. Army
Meritorious Service Medal 2014, U.S. Army

Books & Publications

Publications
- Aminoglycoside resistance and susceptibility testing errors in Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus complex.
  Akers KS, Chaney C, Barsoumian A, Beckius M, Zera W, Yu X, Guymon C, Keen EF, Robinson BJ, Mende K, Murray CK Journal of clinical microbiology 2010 Apr 48 4 1132-8

Research

Using large-scale data analysis to diagnose, treat and prevent disease
Processes for incorporating medical evidence into bedside clinical decision making
Probabilistic reasoning in clinical decision making
Emergence of disease states as epiphenomena of lower level molecular level interactions