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New faculty spotlight: Christopher Balwanz, M.D.

Christopher Balwanz, M.D.

Christopher Balwanz, M.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC.

  • Name: Christopher Balwanz, M.D.
  • Hometown: Omaha
  • Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Research/professional interests:
Peripheral vascular disease imaging, cardio oncology and health information systems.

How I fell in love with medicine:
I started volunteering at a burn unit in college and knew that I would pursue a career in medicine. I had an amazing experience in medical school here at UNMC and decided to pursue internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases for the variety and complexity of patients.

Degrees:

  • M.D., UNMC
  • Residency, University of California – Davis

Memberships:

  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Heart Association

Three things people may not know about me

  • I am an avid Husker football fan.
  • I am an avid Husker basketball fan.
  • I enjoy spending time with my wife and two dogs.

1 comment

  1. Carol Gould says:

    Welcome to UNMC – Carol

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