Christopher T. Oswald, MD
Cardiology
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- Preventive Care
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Congestive Heart Failure
Languages spoken
- English
Affiliated with
About
Philosophy of care
I strive to develop a professional relationship with my patients and explain the diagnosis and treatment of their illness as we collaborate on a care plan. I discuss the risks and benefits of procedures and medications so they understand their chronic illness and prognosis. It's also important patients have a say in any changes in the plan of care. I try to anticipate their needs and get other services involved to keep them at home and out of the hospital.
Why I entered medicine
I served in the Peace Corps in Ghana, West Africa. I saw how much community members cared for each other, especially for the sick and elderly, but there was insufficient medical resources or knowledge to make an impact. When I got back to the U.S., I worked very hard to get into medical school. Throughout my postgraduate medical training I was fortunate to have mentors and experiences that exposed me to a wide variety of patients. I am very grateful to give back to my hometown community.
Community involvement
I am a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Red Hill, Montgomery County.
Personal interests
I am an avid Formula 1, Phillies and Liverpool FC fan. I spend my free time with my kids riding ATVs and enjoying the outdoors.
Education
Undergraduate
Lehigh University, Bachelor of Science Biochemistry, 1988
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1999
Training
Residency 2002
Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Fellowship 2005
Cardiovascular Medicine & Cardiothoracic Surgery Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Publications & Clinical Trials
101 W 7th Street
Suite 2A
Pennsburg, PA 18073-1512
United States
Conditions Treated
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Atrial Flutter (AFlutter)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Brugada’s Syndrome
- Cardiac Care Team
- Cardiogenic Shock
- AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
- Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries)
- Atrial Flutter (AFlutter)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD, hole in heart)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Brugada’s Syndrome
- Cardiac Care Team
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart)
- Cardiomyopathy (Heart Muscle Disease)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Dizziness
- Edema
- Endocarditis
- Family History of Sudden Death
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
- Increased Blood Supply to Heart
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Long QT Syndrome (Heart Rhythm Disorder)
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Myocarditis
- Pacemaker Pocket Infection
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO, hole in heart)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Preeclampsia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Septal Defect
- Shortness of Breath
- Syncope
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
Services Offered
- Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
- Advanced Lipid Management and Cardiac Prevention Program
- Blood Pressure Control
- Cardiac Education And Research
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary CTA
- Critical Care Medicine
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Exercise Counseling
- Exercise Treadmill Stress Test
- Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
- Advanced Lipid Management and Cardiac Prevention Program
- Blood Pressure Control
- Cardiac Education And Research
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary CTA
- Critical Care Medicine
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Exercise Counseling
- Exercise Treadmill Stress Test
- Heart Disease and Pregnancy Program
- Heart Imaging
- Holter Monitor
- Initiation of Anticoagulation, Management of Chronic Anticoagulation, Peri-Operative Bridging Education
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Pregnancy Hypertension and Kidney Care Program
- Preventive Care
- Second Opinion for Heart or Lung Issues
- Sports Cardiology
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Stress Tests
- Structural Heart Disease Program
- Testing and Imaging Centers
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Women’s Heart Program
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