Christian Lee Gilbert
Calabash,USA
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 40 years of expertise in leadership, clinical skills, and knowledge. Well-equipped to contribute to organizational success in the fast-paced field of medicine. Comprehensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and treatment, known for collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and achieving positive patient outcomes. Adaptable to changing medical environments, demonstrating strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Medical Doctor
Little River Medical Center
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from mental health, substance use disorders using evidence based treatments
- Established strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and commitment to the healthcare plan.
- Mentored advanced practice providers, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and thorough followups.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
Medical Doctor
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient outcomes with comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of diagnoses and treatment options.
Medical Director
PA Adult and Teen Challenge
02.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Director
Brandywine Counseling and Community Services
09.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Director
PA Adult & Teen Challenge
11.2016 - 08.2019
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
St Joseph’s Medical Center
04.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Medical Director
International Children’s Heart Foundation
01.2009 - 10.2013
- Pediatric and Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Led teams of professionals to developing countries to provide care for children suffering with congenital heart disease
- Educate the local teams to develop the skills to provide the care fully independently
- Worked around shortages of supplies and the necessary equipment to find solutions to provide the needed care, utilizing corporate donations of medications and supplies as well as innovative techniques
Medical Director and Chief
Children’s Hospital of The Kings’ Daughters
02.2007 - 07.2008
- Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief, Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center
11.2003 - 10.2005
- Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
- Led the development of a neonatal cardiac surgery program in a well established children's hospital in Memphis, TN
- Led the education of cardiac surgical residents in the field of pediatric heart diseases
Chief Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center
07.1992 - 11.2003
- Worked to develop a comprehensive pediatric cardiac surgical program
- Provided nursing and clinical staff education with frequent didactic sessions.
- Collaborated with pediatric cardiology, perfusion and anesthesia staff to establish a patient care plan.
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
07.1981 - 06.1982
- Southern Colorado Family Medicine
- St. Mary Corwin Hospital
- (Family Medicine)
Education
B.S. - Chemistry
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA05.1977
M.D. - undefined
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA05.1981
Skills
- Health education
- Clinical assessment
- Thorough patient assessment
- Patient-centered treatment planning
- Medication management
- Preventive health strategies
- Anatomical and physiological understanding
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Focused listening with compassionate, empathic care
- Collaborative decision-making
- Clarifying complex diagnoses
- Strong relationship-building abilities
Certification
- February 2020- Board Certified in Addiction Medicine
- June 1991-Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
- November 1989 Board Certified in Surgery
Awards
May 3, 1999 Citation for Service Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Community Service
United States Public Health Service, Commissioned Officer, Avondale, Colorado, 1982-10, 1984-06, Avondale Boone Health Center
Affiliations
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
- Fellow of The American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of The American College of Cardiology
- Fellow of The College of Chest Physician
- Fellow of Society of Addiction Medicine
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- November 2003-January 2007 Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery University of Tennessee College of Medicine Memphis, Tennessee
Book and Book Chapters
Emge, F. K., Gilbert, C.L., Congenital Cardiac Surgery Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 1, Elsevier Inc. St Louis, Missouri, 2011
Patents
# 8,696,744 Date April 15, 2014 Christian L Gilbert Robert G Matheny William Novick Extracellular Matrix Material Valve Conduit And Methods of Making Thereof
Timeline
Medical Doctor
Little River Medical Center
09.2023 - 07.2025
Medical Doctor
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc
11.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Director
PA Adult and Teen Challenge
02.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Director
Brandywine Counseling and Community Services
09.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Director
PA Adult & Teen Challenge
11.2016 - 08.2019
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
St Joseph’s Medical Center
04.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Medical Director
International Children’s Heart Foundation
01.2009 - 10.2013
Medical Director and Chief
Children’s Hospital of The Kings’ Daughters
02.2007 - 07.2008
Chief, Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center
11.2003 - 10.2005
Chief Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center
07.1992 - 11.2003
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
07.1981 - 06.1982
M.D. - undefined
Temple University School of Medicine
B.S. - Chemistry
Ursinus College
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