New faculty spotlight: Christopher Balwanz, M.D.

Christopher Balwanz, M.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Christopher Balwanz, M.D.
• Hometown: Omaha
• Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Research/professional interests:
Peripheral vascular disease imaging, cardio oncology and health information systems.

How I fell in love with medicine:
I started volunteering at a burn unit in college and knew that I would pursue a career in medicine. I had an amazing experience in medical school here at UNMC and decided to pursue internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases for the variety and complexity of patients.

Degrees:

• M.D., UNMC
• Residency, University of California – Davis

Memberships:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Heart Association

Three things people may not know about me

• I am an avid Husker football fan.
• I am an avid Husker basketball fan.
• I enjoy spending time with my wife and two dogs.