Christopher Hanks, MD
Professor
Internal Medicine
Academic contact
3691 Ridge Mill Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-688-9220
Fax: 614-688-9177
Academic information
- Department: Internal Medicine
- Division: General Medicine
Leadership title
- Medical Director of The Center for Autism Services and Transition Section Chief of Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Research interests
- Medical Care for Autism in Adulthood
- Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
- Healthcare Provider Well-Being
About
Biography
In Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Hilliard, I work with patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly. I have a specific focus on caring for adults on the autism spectrum and is the Medical director for the Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST). In this role, I work with young adults and adults and I focus on improving access to care by understanding potential barriers and helping patients navigate the healthcare system.
Currently, I am involved research focused on better understanding the experience of patients on the autism spectrum as they transition from pediatric to adult care as well as ways to overcome the barriers they experience. I also frequently provides education and training to other healthcare providers to improve their comfort in caring for patients on the autism spectrum.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Internal Medicine
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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 - Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2012 - Internship - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
8/16/2004 - 5/18/2008
Certifications
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American Board of Pediatrics
10/18/2012 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/7/2012
Research
Research interests
- Medical Care for Autism in Adulthood
- Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
- Healthcare Provider Well-Being
Honors and Awards
The Dr. Scott Holliday Faculty Teaching Award in Ambulatory Medicine 2020, OSU Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency
Second Place, Outstanding Poster Award 2019, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Exceptional Physician Peer Award 2018, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
James N. Allen Housestaff Award for Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine: The Ohio State University Internal Medicine Residency
Resident Teaching Award: Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Mentor of the Year, 2011: Department of Internal Medicine Student Education Programs, The Ohio State University
Resident Teaching Excellence Award: Department of Internal Medicine Student Education Programs, The Ohio State University