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Chris Thomson, MD, Emergency Medicine, Lynchburg, VA

Chris M Thomson MD MS MBA FACEP


EVP & Chief Physician Executive, Centra Health

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  • 1901 Tate Springs RdExecutive AdministrationLynchburg, VA 24501

  • Phone+1 434-200-3871

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Summary

  • Dr. Chris Thomson is an Emergency Medicine specialist and senior executive based in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Thomson completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center from 1996 to 1999 and graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1996. Additional qualifications include an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Master's in Biophysics from the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Thomson also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology from The College of William & Mary. Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), Dr. Thomson is distinguished within the field of emergency medicine. He obtained his executive and leadership coaching certification from the esteemed Hudson Institute of Coaching and has an active coaching practice.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Darden School of Business
    University of Virginia Darden School of BusinessMBA, 2017 - 2019
  • Carolinas Medical Center
    Carolinas Medical CenterResidency, Emergency Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Medical College of Virginia
    Medical College of VirginiaMS, Biophysics, 1990 - 1992
  • The College of William & Mary
    The College of William & MaryBS, Biology, Psychology, 1986 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1999 - 2028
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACEP) American College of Emergency Physicians

Press Mentions

  • MaineHealth Hires Its First Chief Medical and Transformation Officer
    MaineHealth Hires Its First Chief Medical and Transformation OfficerMay 17th, 2023

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