
Christopher Kontos MD
Associate Professor, Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
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2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705
Phone+1 919-620-4467
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Education & Training
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1993 - 1997
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1993
Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 1993 - 2027
VA State Medical License 1990 - 2016
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Navigating physician-scientist careers: insights from American Board of Internal Medicine Research Pathway graduates.Emily J Gallagher, Barbara I Kazmierczak, Michael Kisielewski, Nathan Schoettler, Clifford J Steer
JCI Insight. 2026-08-24 - TNF-α-mediated down-regulation of mitochondrial transcription factors: Rescue by Angiotensin-(1-7) peptide.Bhargavi Natarajan, Anupama Vijayakumar, Dhanya R Iyer, Janani Venkatraman, Vikas Arige
Mitochondrion. 2026-05-01 - 2 citationsPromoting vascular stability through Src inhibition and Tie2 activation: A model-based analysis.Yu Zhang, Christopher D Kontos, Brian H Annex, Aleksander S Popel
Iscience. 2025-06-20
Press Mentions
One Foot in the Clinic, the Other in the LabOctober 17th, 2022- 10 Signs of a Great M.D.-Ph.D. ProgramFebruary 9th, 2021
Grant Support
- Medical Scientist Training Program Training GrantDUKE UNIVERSITY2022–2027
- Mechanisms Regulating Vascular HomeostasisDUKE UNIVERSITY2021–2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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