Dr. Christopher Sutton Poor MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
170 Medical Park Rd Suite 103 Mooresville NC, 28117About
Dr. Christopher Poor practices Pulmonology in Mooresville, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Poor manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine- 2011
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1998
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2010
Provider Details
Awards
- 2009 Best Doctors
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Chest Physicians
Fellowships
- Pulmonary Critical Care - University of Florida College of Medicin, Gainesville, FL
- Univ Florida Shands, Pulmonary Critical Care, FL, USA 2001
Experience & Accolades
- MemberPresbyterian Hospital - Huntersville, Huntersville, NC
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