Christopher Price, MD - Three Rivers Health Family Care Three Rivers

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About Dr. Price

When he was eight years old, Christopher L. Price, MD, was in a bad car accident and broke his leg. “I remember what a strong impression the doctors made on me. I decided I wanted to be able to do that for someone else someday as well,” he says.

Dr. Price earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and his Doctor of Medicine at Ross University School of Medicine, Miramar, FL. In addition, he holds certifications in Emergency Medical Services and is a trained Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician. Dr. Price completed his residency in family medicine and fellowship in emergency medical services at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant, MI.

In his role as a family medicine provider, Dr. Price sees his job as helping people achieve the best form of wellness possible for them. “I believe that the job of a family physician is to get a person well enough that they no longer need pills or invasive interventions to live their best life,” he says.

He wants his patients to know that while modern medicine might cause them to feel overwhelmed, that they are safe with him and that he cares for them as people. Dr. Price says, “I practice a relationship-centered medical approach. Emphasis is placed on coming to an agreed upon treatment plan that is both medically appropriate and is aligned with the patients’ expectations.”

A listening ear and understanding a person’s situation is Dr. Price’s approach to treatment. “I want my patients to know I care. I care when they are sick, unwell, or suffering. I care when they tell me about social barriers to their care. I care for them the way I would want to be cared by my physician or for my family to be cared for, he says, adding, “I care enough the tell them if something is wrong, and to advocate for them to improve their lives.”

 

In his own words…

Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life?My father.

What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Subway Sandwich Artist

What is your favorite food? Anything authentic Mexican.

What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subject Biology, worst subject English.

If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? My grandfather

In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I am a practitioner of Korean Hapkido.

What is something most people don’t know about you? I am actually very shy and reserved.





Services:
Family Medicine

Brands:
Beacon Health System

Associations:
Three Rivers Health