Caress Christian, MD

Primary Care, Family Medicine

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Overview

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

I’ve always looked to make a positive impact on the members of the community I served. It’s worked out quite well so far.

Why I entered medicine

My grandfather was a pharmacist in India and his wish was for me to become a doctor. Since I was a young boy, I thought it was my destiny.

Community involvement

I have very young children, but we already take them to the public library as often as we can. I’ve supported the Philadelphia Zoo, the Bronx Zoo and the National Wildlife Federation.

Personal interests

I enjoy astronomy and playing chess.

LVH–Cedar Crest is also the top hospital in the region for the 13th consecutive time and ranks fifth among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania.
U.S. News rates Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest as high performing in aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and care for conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.
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Education

Undergraduate
 Brooklyn College, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2000

Medical School
 Ross University School of Medicine-Dominica, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2005

Training

Residency 2007
 Family Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY

Residency 2008
 Family Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY

Residency 2009
 Family Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Publications & Clinical Trials

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