Division Chief of Endocrinology Appointed
After a competitive national search, Christian Nasr, MD, was named the division chief of Endocrinology for the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
“We are excited for Dr. Nasr to bring his expertise and national reputation in thyroid disease to U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix. His vision for evolving clinical and educational excellence in all areas of endocrinology will benefit trainees and the community,” said Michael Fallon, MD, chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.
In his new role, Dr. Nasr will expand the Clinical Endocrinology program — including the development of new subspecialty areas of focus, as well as advancing the educational and research missions of the division.
Prior to joining the college, Dr. Nasr served as the medical director of the Thyroid Center at the Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and the director of the Endocrinology & Metabolism Fellowship Program. He was also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU.
He is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology and metabolism. Dr. Nasr is certified in neck ultrasonography, as well.
Dr. Nasr earned his MD at St. Joseph University – Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, Lebanon and completed his residency in internal medicine at Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York. He completed his endocrinology and metabolism fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Nasr assumed his role May 16, 2022.
About the College
Founded in 2007, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix inspires and trains exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders to advance its core missions in education, research, clinical care and service to communities across Arizona. The college’s strength lies in our collaborations and partnerships with clinical affiliates, community organizations and industry sponsors. With our primary affiliate, Banner Health, we are recognized as the premier academic medical center in Phoenix. As an anchor institution of the Phoenix Bioscience Core, the college is home to signature research programs in neurosciences, cardiopulmonary diseases, immunology, informatics and metabolism. These focus areas uniquely position us to drive biomedical research and bolster economic development in the region.
As an urban institution with strong roots in rural and tribal health, the college has graduated more than 1,000 physicians and matriculates 130 students each year. Greater than 60% of matriculating students are from Arizona and many continue training at our GME sponsored residency programs, ultimately pursuing local academic and community-based opportunities. While our traditional four-year program continues to thrive, we will launch our recently approved accelerated three-year medical student curriculum with exclusive focus on primary care. This program is designed to further enhance workforce retention needs across Arizona.
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