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Chris L. Wells, PT, ATC, PhD

20 years or more / Physical Therapist

Clinical Specialties:
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist
Areas of Focus:
Acute Care
Cardiovascular And Pulmonary
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Practice Description: ICU practice Thoracic Transplantation End stage cardiac and pulmonary disease Medically Complex patient Ventricular Assist Devices Ambulatory ECMO

Member: APTA Acute Care APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy

2 Practice Locations

University of Maryland School of Medicine Departme

Allied Health Building Suite 115, 100 Penn St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Appointment Hours: Clinic Office 410-328-7667 Fax 410-328-2909


UMMC

Department of Rehabilitation Services, 22 S Greene St, Suite S4A09a, Baltimore, MD 21201-1590

About

Chris L. Wells, PT, ATC, PhD

Chris L. Wells, PT, PhD, CCS, ATC, FCCM is a Clinical Cardiopulmonary Specialist in the Department of Rehabilitation Services at the University of Maryland Medical Center where she serves as the Research Coordinator. Dr Wells has been primarily delivering patient care in the intensive care setting for over 25 years. Her area of clinical practice is in the early rehabilitation of critically ill patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery.

Professional Education

Bachelor in Health and Physical Education, and Athletic Training in 1985; Bachelor and Master Degrees in Physical Therapy in 1991 and 1994, Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Developmental Movement from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002

Board Certifications

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Since Apr 25, 1999, valid through Jun 29, 2029
Certificate Number: 2467

Additional Interests

ECMO, ARDS, Thoracic Transplantation