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Christopher Lesar, MD, Vascular Surgery, Chattanooga, TN, Erlanger Medical Center

ChristopherJLesarMD

Vascular Surgery Chattanooga, TN

Vascular Institute of Chattanooga - Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon

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Summary

  • I am Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) vascular surgeon specializing in endovascular techniques in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. My mission is to provide exceptional care, focusing specifically on critical limb ischemia, wound care services, diagnostic screening, and EVLT vein therapy.
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Education & Training

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2001
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1995
  • Michigan State University
    Michigan State UniversityBS, Chemistry, 1966 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1997 - 2004
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Student teach Award Department of Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Best Teaching and Learning Method College of Medicine, 2015
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification All in One EMR, Medstreaming, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The size of the expressed HIV reservoir predicts timing of viral rebound after treatment interruption  
    Li JZ, Etemad B, Ahmed H, Aga E, Bosch RJ, Mellors JW, Kuritzkes DR, Lederman MM, Para M, Gandhi RT, AIDS, 1/28/2016
  • Relationship Among Viral Load Outcomes in HIV Treatment Interruption Trials  
    Treasure GC, Aga E, Bosch RJ, Mellors JW, Kuritzkes DR, Para M, Gandhi RT, Li JZ., J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, 1/20/2016
  • StudySearch: a web-based application for posting and searching clinical research studies  
    Gonsenhauser B, Hallarn R, Carpenter D, Para MF, Reider CR, J Investig Med, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Other

  • Understanding HIV Infection 
    Para MF, Audio Digest, Internal Medicine
    1/19/1990
  • Computer Assisted Instruction - AIDS Clinical Vignettes for Physicians 
    Para MF, Health Sciences Consortium
    Ohio State University College of Medicine - 1/1/1988

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