Christopher James Varvis, Internist
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Christopher James Varvis

Internist

10010 119th Street Northwest Unit 1601 Edmonton Alberta , T5K 1Y8
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Christopher James Varvis, MS(c), MD, FRCP(c), FCCP, is a retired professor of medicine from the University of Alberta in Canada.  In the past, Dr. Varvis served as Chairman of the Committee of Occupational Health and Safety, and was a speaker for the General Council of the Canadian Medical Association.  Dr. Varvis is a respirology specialist, which is the equivalent of pulmonology disorders.  These include diseases of the lung and bronchial tubes.  Before relocating to Alberta, Dr. Varvis completed residency and fellowship at Cleveland City Hospital, focusing on pathology and experimental medicine.  In 1972, he served as President of the Alberta Medical Association, and for the past 8 years was active in theGreek Orthodox Society of Edmonton and District. He served as President from 2006 t0 2008. Having Retired from Clinical Medicine in !999 at the age of 70 , he has continued in Administrative Medicine as a Consultant to the Government of Alberta to the Motor Vehicle Department dealing with Driver Fitness and Monitoring up to this time in 2017.

Education and Training

University of Alberta

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 71 years of experience
Christopher James Varvis
Christopher James Varvis's Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Respirology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Alberta Medical Association, President, 1972 -
  • Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Alberta -

Internships

  • Royal Victoria Hospital (Internal Medicine)

Fellowships

  • Cleveland City Hospital (Experimental Medicine)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Canadian Medical Association, Alberta Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Supportive family, Constant support of colleagues

Hobbies / Sports

  • Staying involved in his community as the President of the Greek Orthodox Society of Edmonton

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the CCP, Journal of the CMAJ

Christopher James Varvis's Practice location

10010 119th Street Northwest Unit 1601 -
Edmonton , Alberta T5K 1Y8
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