Christopher Wrobel, M.D.

Internal Medicine - Cardiology
Cardiac Transplantation
Mechanical Circulatory Support

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Biography

Christopher Wrobel, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in cardiac transplantation, durable and temporary mechanical circulatory support, and advanced heart failure.

After earning his medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Wrobel completed a residency in internal medicine at UT Southwestern. He gained advanced training in cardiovascular medicine and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology through two fellowships at Duke University Medical Center, where he served as Chief Fellow.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023.

Dr. Wrobel is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has published several articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals related to his areas of interest.

Personal Note

When he’s not at work, Dr. Wrobel enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, and supporting his favorite sports teams.

Education & Training

Medical School - Indiana University School of Medicine (2011-2015)
Residency - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2015-2018), Internal Medicine
Fellowship - Duke University Medical Center (2019-2021), Cardiology
Fellowship - Duke University Medical Center (2021-2023), Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American College of Cardiology
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

Honors & Awards

Chief Fellow 2022, Duke University Cardiovascular Medicine
John B. Hickam Award 2015, Indiana University School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2015, Indiana University School of Medicine

Books & Publications

Publications
- Patterns of Referral and Postdischarge Utilization of Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure: An Analysis From the GWTG-HF Registry.
  Keshvani N, Subramanian V, Wrobel CA, Solomon N, Alhanti B, Greene SJ, DeVore AD, Yancy CW, Allen LA, Fonarow GC, Pandey A, Circulation. Heart failure 2023 Jul e010144
- Delayed febrile response with bloodstream infections in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices.
  Wrobel CA, Drazner MH, Ayers CR, Pham DD, La Hoz RM, Grodin JL, Garg S, Mammen PPA, Morlend RM, Araj F, Amin AA, Cornwell WK, Thibodeau JT Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research 2019 Mar 67 3 653-658

Clinical Focus

Cardiac Transplantation
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Advanced Heart Failure