Christopher T. Addis, MD

• Chair, Hospital Department of Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital
• Senior Physician Leader, Medical Subspecialties, Lancaster General Health

I chose internal medicine, and later hospital medicine, because I like understanding the “why.” Having a broad knowledge base means I can manage most things that come my way. I enjoy the intensity of hospital medicine and how it accelerates the physician-patient relationship. It can involve breaking bad news and making tough decisions. Medicine is a calling. Being ill and dying is a very human experience, and one where faith intersects with day-to-day life. We have the opportunity to touch someone’s soul. Sometimes that gets lost in technology. I try to make it as human as possible.

My education and training

• Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
• Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
• Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center

• Lancaster General Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.