Dr. Parkhurst earned his undergraduate degree in neurobiology and behavior from Cornell University before joining the medical scientist training program at the New York University School of Medicine, jointly earning his MD and PhD degrees. During this time his research focused on understanding the interaction between the immune and central nervous systems, including the impact of inflammation on brain function. After his graduate training Dr. Parkhurst completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital where he served as chief fellow. He is currently an attending physician and postdoctoral research fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. His current research efforts focus on understanding the mechanisms by which critical illness generates persistent physical and cognitive dysfunction.
Insurances AcceptedEmpire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, GHI, Oxford Health Plans, VNSNY CHOICE, United Healthcare, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), AETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, Aetna - NYP
ServicesChristopher Parkhurst provides surgery in New York, NY. The most common types of surgeons are: General, Cardiovascular, Otolaryngology, Neurological, Reconstructive, Neonatal and Orthopedic.
Please call Pulmonary - Upper East Side at (646) 962-2333 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesCritical Care Surgeon