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Christopher Galton, M.D.

(Pronouns: he/him/his)

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-2141

Office: (585) 275-2141

URMFGA member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentAccepting New Patients

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Setting

Anesthesiology

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2011
    MD | University of Colorado Health Science Center-Denver

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016
    Fellowship in Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

    07/01/2012 - 06/30/2015
    Residency in Anesthesiology at University of Rochester Medical Center

    07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012
    Internship in Anesthesiology at University of Rochester Medical Center

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    Awards

    2023
    FASA, Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
    Sponsor: ASA

    2023
    Strong Star, Excellence, Knowledgeable and Friendly Care
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2023
    Strong Star, Compassion, Assisting After an Operative Death
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2022
    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Physician of Excellence
    Sponsor: New York State Bureau of EMS

    2021
    Strong Star, Accountability, Caring for Critically Ill Patient
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2021
    Strong Star, Compassion, Excellent Care in Preop and the OR
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2020
    Strong Star, Excellent Teamwork and Dedication to the Academic Mission
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2020
    Top Talks of the Conference
    Sponsor: NAEMSP 2020, Virtual

    2020
    Strong Star, Exceptional Human Being and World Class Physician
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2020
    Strong Star, Amazing Coordination and Planning
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2019
    Strong Star, Patience and Compassion with an Anxious Patient
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2019
    Joanna Award, Excellence in Care and Multidisciplinary Collaboration During an Emergency Event
    Sponsor: Society for Total Emergency Programs, Genesee Region

    2019
    Strong Star, Fantastic Patient Care with a Complex OR Procedure
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2018
    Strong Star, Great Teamwork, Professionalism, and Empathy
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2018
    Strong Star, Excellence in Teaching and Interprofessional Conduct
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2018
    Strong Star, Great Inter-Disciplinary Teamwork
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2018
    EM Off-Service Faculty Teacher of the Year
    Sponsor: URMC, Rochester, NY.

    2015
    EMS Physician of the Year
    Sponsor: Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Council
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2014 - 2015
    Chief Resident
    Sponsor: University of Rochester, Department of Anesthesiology
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2014
    Resident Teacher of the Year
    Sponsor: University of Rochester, Department of Anesthesiology
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2010
    First Place Poster Presentation, Outstanding Research in Pulmonary/Critical Care
    Sponsor: University of Colorado Student Research Forum
    Location: Aurora, CO

    2010
    Second Place Poster Presentation, Original Research
    Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Hospital Symposium
    Location: Denver, CO

    2008
    Summer Research Grant
    Sponsor: NIH
    Location: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    1/2022
    Dorsett, M.; Panchal, A.; Stephens, C.; Farcas, A.; Leggio, W.; Galton, C.; Tripp, R.; Grawey, T. "Prehospital Airway Management Training and Education: An NAMESP Position Statement and Resource Document" . Prehospital Emergency Care. 2022; 26(Supplement 1): 3-13.

    2022
    Acquisto N, Mosier J, Bittner E, ..., Galton C, et al. ""Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) in the Adult Critically Ill Patient."". Critical Care Medicine. 2022; .

    2/2020
    Borovcanin, Z.; Burr, A.; Galton, C. "Evaluating Performance of Difficult Airway Response Team at Academic Center: Four Years in Review" . Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. 2020; 30: e96-e97.

    Books & Chapters

    2022
    Chapter Title: Use of Noninvasive Ventilation in Anesthesia: Air and Ground Prehospital Transport
    Book Title: Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
    Author List: Horoszczak C, Galton C.
    Published By: Nova Science Publishers 2022 in Hauppauge, NY

    2019
    Chapter Title: Interfacility Ventilator Management
    Book Title: The Acute Care Casebook
    Author List: Galton C
    Edited By: Nelson B
    Published By: Oxford University Press 2019 in New York

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