Christopher J Crnich MD PhD
Chief of Medicine, Wm. S. Middleton VA Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792
Phone+1 608-263-0943
Fax+1 608-263-9103
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Education & Training
University of WisconsinPhD, Population Health Sciences, 2014
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2001 - 2005- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2001
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 1998 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification PRISM, IOD Incorporated, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Facilitated Implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship in Wisconsin Nursing Homes Start of enrollment: 2018 Jun 01
- Investigation of Rifampin to Reduce Pedal Amputations for Osteomyelitis in Diabetics Start of enrollment: 2018 Jan 22
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Factors associated with healthcare personnel glove or gown contamination with MRSA: a cohort study of VA hospitals in 5 states.Lyndsay M O'Hara, Lisa Pineles, Michelle Newman, Mary Bahr-Robertson, Gio J Baracco
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 2025-10-07 - Dissemination and Implementation of a Telehealth-Enabled Program for Providing Infectious Disease Expertise in Rural Settings.Robin L P Jump, Taissa A Bej, Amanda Vivo, Brigid M Wilson, Corinne Kowal
Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2025-08-01 - 1 citationsImplementation of Diagnostic Stewardship to Improve Urinary Tract Infection Antibiotic Use Across Three Medical Centers.Kimberly C Claeys, Clayton H Brown, Lisa Pineles, Charlesnika T Evans, Lishan Cao
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2025-07-26
Journal Articles
- A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home ResidentsDavid A Nace, Christopher J Crnich, JAMA Internal Medicine
Authored Content
- A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home ResidentsMay 2020
- A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home ResidentsMay 2020
Press Mentions
Stewardship Training Program Reduces Antibiotic Use in Nursing HomesMarch 10th, 2022- UW Study Looks to Keep Nursing Homes Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic with TelehealthOctober 1st, 2020
OASIS Intervention Reduces Days of Antibiotic Therapy in Nursing HomesApril 29th, 2019
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