Dr. Christian Dirk Becker M.D., PH.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
100 WOODS RD VALHALLA NY, 10595About
Dr. Christian Becker received combined MD (1999) and PhD degrees (2001, molecular genetics) from Hannover Medical School in Germany. He trained in Internal Medicine in Germany (2000-2002) and subseque ...
Education and Training
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover (Hanover-Kleefeld) (A/K/A Hannover Technical University) Germany Germany MD
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2007
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Comment on "the anergic state in sarcoidosis is associated with diminished dendritic cell function".
- Acute cholecystitis caused by ceftriaxone stones in an adult.
- Blood Donors on Medication - an Approach to Minimize Drug Burden for Recipients of Blood Products and to Limit Deferral of Donors.
- A 26-year-old woman with respiratory decompensation in the immediate postpartum period at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
Awards
- 2013 Outstanding Medical Educator Award, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount
- Roche Pharmaceuticals 2012 Roche Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program 2012 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2011-2013 Faculty Training Grant Award in Cancer Biology, National Cancer Insti
- American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) 2009 Fellow
- Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 2005 Outstanding Graduating Resident Award
- 2001 PhD thesis awarded 'Summa Cum Laude', Medizinische Hochschule Hannove
Professional Memberships
- Member Society of Critical Care Medicine
- Member American Thoracic Society
- Member American College of Chest Physicians
- Member American College of Physicians
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