Eric Chow MD , MS, MPH, FACP, FAAP (He/Him)
Interim Health Officer and Chief of Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization
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Summary
- Dr. Eric J. Chow is the Chief of Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization at Public Health - Seattle & King County. He is a board certified internist, pediatrician and infectious disease subspecialist in Seattle, WA and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington. He has more than 60 publications and over 500 citings covering a range of topics in medicine and public health including influenza, respiratory illnesses, vaccines and emerging infectious diseases.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2020 - 2022
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionApplied Epidemiology, Epidemic Intelligence Service, 2018 - 2020
Brown UniversityChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2017 - 2018- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2013 - 2017
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2018 - 2027
WA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
RI State Medical License 2016 - 2022
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Infectious Disease- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- David C. Leach Award Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, 2019
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 2017
- Lifespan Haffenreffer Housestaff Award Lifespan, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Measles-Containing Vaccine Use for Children Aged 12 to 47 Months, 2015 to 2025.Meaghan S Fagalde, Libby C Page, Ellyn P Marder, M Mia Shim, Sharon Bogan
JAMA Network Open. 2026-07-01 - Enhanced detection of Candidozyma auris colonization with universal screening on admission.Alison G C Smith, Audrey Valentine, Marisa D'Angeli, Audrey Brezak, Emily Spence Davizon
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2026-06-09 - Local, State, and National Efforts That Support Influenza Surveillance-From the Ground Up.Eric J Chow, Tigran Avoundjian, Laura P Newman
JAMA Network Open. 2026-06-01
Journal Articles
- A Case-Control Study of Obstetric Fistula Risk Factors in the Democratic Republic of the CongoLeon Mubikayi, Eric J. Chow, David O. Matson, Emmanuel Nzau, Barthelemy Tandu, Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 11/21/2016
Abstracts/Posters
- Human Parainfluenza Epidemiology in Homeless Shelters - King County, WashingtonEric J. Chow, Amanda M. Casto, Pavitra Roychoudhury, Peter D. Han, Brian Pfau, Julia H. Rogers, Sarah N. Cox, Caitlin R. Wolf, Melissa A. Rolfes, Constance Ogokeh, Emi..., ID Week, Washington, DC, 10/21/2022
- Case-Control Study of Obstetric Fistula Risk Factors and Outcomes in the Democratic Republic of the CongoEric J. Chow, MD, MS, MPH; David O. Matson, MD, PhD, Unite for Sight Global Health Conference, Yale University, 2013
- Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycorrhachia in Adult PatientsEric J. Chow, MD, MS, MPH; Stephanie Troy, MD, EVMS Research Day, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2012
Other
- The Med-Peds Residency: Big and Small We Care for Them AllEric J. Chow, MD, MS, MPH; Christopher Terry, MD
http://www.studentdoctor.net/2015/08/the-med-peds-residency-big-and-small-we-care-for-them-all/
2015 - Embracing the Young and the Old at the End of LifeEric J. Chow, MD, MS, MPH; Elizabeth Toll, MD
http://www.medpeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Winter-Perspective-2014.pdf
2014 - Medical Student Perspective: Finding Support in Medical SchoolEric J. Chow, MD, MS, MPH
http://www.acponline.org/medical_students/impact/archives/2013/02/perspect/
2013
Press Mentions
Flu Vaccine Reduces Severe Illness in Kids, but Coverage Remains LowApril 28th, 2026- Most Kids & Parents Aren’t Eligible for the New COVID-19 VaccineAugust 28th, 2025
- 2 Children Died from Flu Complications in King County Last MonthMarch 7th, 2025
Grant Support
- National Med-Peds Residents' Association Community/Advocacy GrantNational Med-Peds Residents' Association2017–2018
Committees
- Resident Representative, Lifespan Corporation Graduate Medical Education Committee 2014 - 2017
- Resident Representative, Rhode Island Hospital Diversity Committee 2013 - 2017
Professional Memberships
- Gold Humanism Honor SocietyMember
- Delta Omega Honor SocietyMember
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Other Languages
- Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Sign Language (American)
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