
Christopher Joe Northup MD
Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Associate Professor, Director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
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3601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-5000
Fax+1 815-717-8339
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Education & Training
University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2003 - 2004
University of ToledoResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2024 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2000 - 2022
VA State Medical License 2003 - 2010
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 67 citationsCancer in Obese Women: Potential Protective Impact of Bariatric SurgeryGwyneth M. McCawley, J. Stuart Ferriss, Dyanna Geffel, C. Joe Northup, Susan C. Modesitt
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2009-06-01 - 1 citationsImage of the month. Cecal diverticulitis.Gupta N, Schirmer Bd, Northup Cj
Archives of Surgery. 2008-03-01 - 4 citationsIncidentally identified adrenal lipoma: case report and review of related literature.Nathan R. Shumaker, Carrie M. Rochman, Robin D. LeGallo, C. Joe Northup, John B. Hanks
Endocrine Practice. 2008-02-28
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- Executive Council
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