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Alexander Krist, MD, Family Medicine, Fairfax, VA, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

AlexanderH.KristMD

Family Medicine • Fairfax, VA

Professor, Family Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Summary

  • Dr. Alex Krist is a family physician in Fairfax, VA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He is experienced in preventive medicine, primary care research, and healthcare delivery. He has more than 250 publications and over 22,000 citations.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityM.P.H., Health Policy Mgmt, 2008
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
    Inova Fairfax Medical CampusResidency, Family Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Chemistry, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research featured as a “Success Story” Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), 2011
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Best Research Paper Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Harmonized patient-reported data elements in the electronic health record: supporting meaningful use by primary care action on health behaviors and key psychosocial fa...  
    Estabrooks PA, Boyle M, Emmons KM, Glasgow RE, Hesse BW, Kaplan RM, Krist AH, Moser RP, Taylor MV, J Am Med Inform Assoc, 4/17/2012
  • Interactive preventive health record to enhance delivery of recommended care: a randomized trial.  
    Krist AH, Woolf SH, Rothemich SF, Johnson RE, Peele JE, Cunningham TD, Longo DR, Bello GA, Matzke GR, Ann Fam Med., 1/1/2012
  • Designing a patient-centered personal health record to promote preventive care.  
    Krist AH, Peele E, Woolf SH, Rothemich SF, Loomis JF, Longo DR, Kuzel AJ, BMC Med Inform Decis Mak, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Update 
  • AAFP 2019: "U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Update" 
    Philadelphia, PA - 9/24/2019
  • Clinical Guidelines: Breast Cancer, Depression, Hematuria, Pelvic Exam 
    2019 ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Philadelphia - 4/11/2019
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Press Mentions

  • National Academy of Medicine Elects 85 New Members
    National Academy of Medicine Elects 85 New MembersOctober 15th, 2018
  • The Best Thing You Can Do to Protect an Older Loved One from Falling Isn't What You Might Think
    The Best Thing You Can Do to Protect an Older Loved One from Falling Isn't What You Might ThinkSeptember 30th, 2017
  • Exercise, Not Vitamin D, Recommended to Prevent Falls
    Exercise, Not Vitamin D, Recommended to Prevent FallsSeptember 27th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • Promoting Use Of An Integrated Personal Health Record For PreventionAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2010–2011
  • An Interactive Preventive Health Record (IPHR) To Promote Patient-Centered CareAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2007–2009

Committees

  • Chair, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2020 - Present
  • Member, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 2014 - Present
  • Vice Chair, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2018 - 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Alexander Krist, Dr. Alexander Krist, MD, Dr. A Krist, Dr. Alexander H. Krist