Robert Christie, MD, FACP

Virginia Cancer Specialists' Physicians

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We have seen remarkable advances in the understanding and treatment of cancer in the last few years. Providing my patients with compassionate, state of the art care is what inspires me everyday.

Work and Credentials:

Primary Location

Arlington Office

Position

Medical Oncologist

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Fellowship

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Residency

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Medical School

Medical College of Virginia

College

Virginia Tech

Special Interests

Thoracic Oncology, Multiple myeloma, Lymphoma

Physician Bio

Dr. Christie served ten years in the United States Army, where he was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and was named Chief of Hematology/Oncology Services and Director of the Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program. During his time at Walter Reed, Dr Christie completed additional specialized training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, and Lombardi Cancer Center.

Dr. Christie has authored several publications and is a member of professional organizations including the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Northern Virginia Magazine and the Washingtonian magazine for four consecutive publications. He was also named to Castle Connolly’s prestigious America’s Top Doctors list in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Dr. Christie has a special interest in lung cancer, lymphoma, and hematologic malignancies. He is involved in the local medical community, participating in hospital-based tumor boards and serving as the Chairman of the Virginia Hospital Center Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee. Dr. Christie is a member of both the ASCO Thoracic Oncology Guideline Advisory Group, as well as the ASCO Practice Guidelines Implementation Network.

In his spare time, Dr. Christie enjoys traveling and gardening. Born in Seville, Spain, Dr. Christie is fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian.

 

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Recognition

Patient Testimonials

Physician Publications

August 1, 2005

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Primary Location

Arlington Office Office

Arlington Office

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Awards

February 1, 2024
Northern Virginia Magazine

February 1, 2023
Northern Virginia Magazine

2023 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor


February 1, 2022
Northern Virginia Magazine

2022 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor


February 1, 2020
Northern Virginia Magazine

2020 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctors


February 1, 2019
Northern Virginia Magazine

January 1, 2024
Castle Connolly

July 1, 2024
Arlington Mag Awards

November 1, 2023
Washington Magazine Top Doctor

November 1, 2021
Washington Magazine Top Doctor

2021 Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor


November 1, 2020
Washington Magazine Top Doctor


November 1, 2019
Washington Magazine Top Doctor

2019 Washingtonian magazine Top Doctors


November 1, 2018
Washington Magazine Top Doctor

2018 Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor Nomination


January 1, 2018
Virginia Living Magazine

Top Doctors Virginia Living Magazine 2018


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