Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
Department: Internal Medicine
As a primary care doctor and the lead physician for the General Internal Medicine Clinic at Ohio State Outpatient Care East, I diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions every day. I appreciate the opportunity to help my patients enhance their overall wellness and quality of life, and I feel humbled to have been named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for the plast several years.
Connecting with patients and being part of their lives is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. My patients know they can turn to me anytime for assistance and advice. I strive to offer the knowledge my patients need to make the best possible decisions about their health care, and I always work collaboratively with them to develop treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and values.
I am especially passionate about improving medical literacy. I consider myself an educator for my patients as I teach them about better health and how best to manage their chronic health conditions. I’ve also helped develop several medical podcasts including 'The Cribsiders,' which focuses on pediatric issues. In addition, it is a privilege to help train residents and medical students in my role as the director of education for the General Internal Medicine Division. I have been honored to receive multiple teaching awards.
My research interests include how we can better use digital media and other non-traditional platforms for education and scientific advancement. I am the Director of Digital Scholarship, which involves overseeing and helping faculty members develop non-traditional scholarly work.
The Ohio State University has been an amazing place to work. I appreciate the commitment to innovation, the opportunity to shape my career path and pursue novel research, and the vast array of resources that allow me to provide the highest quality care possible for my patients.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my wife and our four boys. I enjoy fly fishing, audio and video creation, and building movie prop replicas.
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I am an associate professor of Clinical Internal Medicine and am the director of Education and the Program on Digital Scholarship in the Division of General Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
My research focuses on digital scholarship, including medical podcasting and social media–enabled education, as well as curriculum design and faculty development in medical education. I collaborate on primary care quality improvement initiatives and studies, and innovative models for health communication and medical literacy, particularly in outpatient internal medicine and pediatrics.
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As of 11/3/2025, Christopher Chiu has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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Fantastic as always - hands down the best physician I have had in the last 40 years, my adult life.
I can't ask for a better doctor . I followed him from Stone Ridge because I don't like change.
Dr. Chiu is a superior medical doctor. His critical thinking skills always helps put together the big picture to ensure that I receive the best advice and care-- managing my overall general health, pharmacists, and other physicians.
Excellent PCP. Displays excellent knowledge related to my care. Listens to my concerns and obviously cares about me as a person
Very friendly and professional
Dr. Chiu is the best of physicians. In addition to knowing my medical history, he always remembers personal, little things that we have talked about/shared in the past and will ask me questions about those things. I feel like he knows me/cares about me as a person. It helps me to feel more comfortable and confident during my office visits with him. I trust and respect him very much.
The doctor was clear in explaining things.
Dr. Chiu is very thorough and knowledgeable with my health condition. I am always appreciative when he sits down to discuss my health with genuine concern for my wellbeing. He is truly a dependable primary care physician that I am fortunate to have. Thank you.
No bad experiences