Christopher T. Kolker, MD, FAAFP, CAQ-HPM, a Family Physician with Northeast Medical Group

Get to know Family Physician Dr. Christopher T. Kolker, who serves patients in Westbrook, Connecticut.

Dr. Kolker is a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professional specializing in Family Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. With a commitment to providing comprehensive and patient-centered care, he is affiliated with Northeast Medical Group, where he brings his expertise to the forefront of medical practice. 

In the early days of his academic career, he graduated from the esteemed University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Having completed his residency at St. Anthony Hospital, he honed their skills and knowledge in a rigorous and diverse clinical environment.

An authority in his field, Dr. Kolker is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Furthermore, Dr. Kolker has achieved a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Hospice of Palliative Medicine, administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.  This designates Dr. Kolker as an expert in the field of end-of-life care.

Dr Kolker has taken his education and expertise and has devoted much of his professional time to academic teaching for medical schools nationwide. He has taught for the University of Oklahoma, Stanford University, and UCLA and currently holds academic titles at Yale University, Quinnipiac University, and the University of Connecticut.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Learn More about Dr. Christopher T. Kolker:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2714356-Christopher-Kolker-Family-Practitioner or through Northeast Medical Group https://www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/physicians/christopher-kolker 

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