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Christopher Lewis
lewis_c@wustl.edu
Instructor in Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes
Medical Director of Differences of Sexual Development Clinic
Co-Director of Pediatric Transgender Health
Endocrinology and Diabetes
phone: (314) 454-6051
Clinical Interests
Differences of Sex Development
Transgender Health (Pubertal suppression and Hormone therapy)
LGBTQIA Advocacy
LGBTQIA Healthcare Education
Subcutaneous Implant Placement and Removal
Education
BS,
Texas A&M University
,
2006
MD,
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
,
2010
Training
Pediatric Residency, State University of New York
,
2010
-
2011
Pediatric Residency, Washington University
,
2011
-
2014
Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, Washington University
,
2014
-
2017
Education Skills Program , Washington University School of Medicine
,
2018
-
2019
Leadership Development Program, Washington University School of Medicine
,
2019
-
2019
Licensure and Board Certification
2014
-
Pres
MO, Medical State License
2014
-
Pres
General Pediatrics Certification
2014
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Pres
American Board of Pediatrics - General Pediatrics Certification
2017
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Pres
Nexplanon Subcutaneous Implant – Merck Clinical Training Certification
Honors and Awards
Quality Improvement Award, Washington University
,
2013
Children’s Direct Triple Crown Award in Superior Patient Care, Washington University
,
2015
Equality Award Honoree , Human Rights Campaign
,
2017
PrideSTL Community Proud Award - presented to the individual, group, business, or organization that has gone above and beyond, giving an extraordinary amount of energy making a positive difference in the lives of those in marginalized communities
,
2018
PrideSTL Felton T. Day Community Service Award - presented to a person whose service to the LGBTQIA+ community has gone above and beyond, exemplifying the spirit of leadership and service in one’s community
,
2018
Voted 2017-2018 Best Teachers by Washington University Pediatric Residency
,
2018
Cultural Leadership Transformational Leadership Award - St. Louis Children's Hospital - Recognizes extraordinary organizations whose contributions advance diversity, inclusion, and social justice in the St. Louis community
,
2018
Audre Lorde Academic Exploration Award - 2018 Holobaugh Honors - Washington University; Recognizes persons in supporting the LGBTQIA+ Washington University community whose work has gone above and beyond
,
2018
Children’s Direct Triple Crown Award in Superior Patient Care, Washington University
,
2018
OUT in STL 2019 Influencer Award
,
2019
FOCUS St. Louis - 22nd Annual What’s Right with the Region Award
,
2019
Recent Publications
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Publication Co-Authors
Sarah Garwood, M.D.
Komorowski AS, Fisher AR, Jungheim ES, Lewis CS, Omurtag KR..
Fertility preservation discussions, referral and follow-up in male-to-female and female-to-male adolescent transgender patients
Hum Fertil
.
2021;1-5.
doi:
10.1080/14647273.2021.2015804
PMID:
34915792
Linsenmeyer WR, Katz IM, Reed JL, Giedinghagen AM, Lewis CB, Garwood SK.
Disordered Eating, Food Insecurity, and Weight Status Among Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Youth and Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Using a Nutrition Screening Protocol.
LGBT Health
.
2021;8
(5):
359-366.
doi:
10.1089/lgbt.2020.0308
PMID:
34097472
Martin CE, Lewis C, Omurtag K.
Successful oocyte cryopreservation using letrozole as an adjunct to stimulation in a transgender adolescent after GnRH agonist suppression.
Fertil Steril
.
2021;116
(2):
522-527.
doi:
10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.02.025
PMID:
33795140
Last updated: 08/04/2022
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