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christopher Montgomery

Christopher L. Montgomery, MD

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Christopher (Kit) Montgomery, M.D., MS's interest in medicine began at an early age when he spent a good deal of time noticing and thinking about his neighbor, who at the time, was a professor of dermatology at NYU. He had a calm, caring attitude and incredible work ethic. Dr. Montgomery's interest continued to grow following a move to western Pennsylvania where he attended Washington and Jefferson College. A two-year stint gaining a Master of Science in toxicology before medical school further helped his development through disciplined basic research and writing, along with giving him a deeper appreciation of medications and how they work.

Dr. Montgomery is honored to be part of such a caring organization as Shriners Children's. For him, there is no higher aspiration then helping children navigate a medical course where comfort and caring are paramount. His board certifications in pediatric anesthesiology and pain management help him ensure each patient encounter is optimized in alleviating pain, anxiety and suffering in patients and their caregivers.

Pediatric Care

Specialties

More About Me

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology - General
  • American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Education and Training

Graduate School
University of KY Graduate School
Lexington, KY
12/31/1980

Medical Education
University of KY College of Medicine
Lexington, KY
5/31/1985

Internship
University of TN
Knoxville, TN
6/30/1986

Residency
University of KY College of Medicine
Lexington, KY
6/30/1989

Academic Positions and Locations

University of KY College of Medicine
Professor

University of KY College of Medicine
Associate Professor

Leadership and Memberships
  • 2017-Present: Medical Executive Committee, Shriners Children's Lexington
  • 2017-Present: Chair, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Shriners Children's Lexington
  • 2016-Present: Anesthesia Executive, Shriners International Headquarters Tampa, Florida Committee
  • 2008-Present: Board Member and Director, Anesthesia-Children of the Americas, Inc. Lexington, Kentucky
  • 1992-2015: Course Director, Advanced Clinical Pharmacology and Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Editorial Positions
  • 2007: Editorial Board, Clinicians Pocket Reference, 11th Edition
Awards and Honors
  • 2015, Abraham Flexner Master Educator
  • 2007, America's Top Anesthesiologists, Consumers' Research Council of America
  • 2006, Who's Who Among American Teachers and Educators
  • 1994-1998, Abraham Flexner Master Teacher Awards, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
  • 1998, Clerkship of Excellence Award, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
  • 1995, Clinical Golden Apple, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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