Chris Fine, MD, FACC
Chris Fine, MD, FACC, is a fellowship-trained and board certified-cardiologist with dedicated training in cardio-oncology. He is one of the few board-certified cardio-oncologists in the U.S. Dr. Fine sees patients at our main campus in Denver and our Thornton location.
Patient Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
Research Areas
- Cardio Oncology Database Contribution
Special Interests
In addition to general cardiology, preventative care, and advanced echocardiogram cardiac imaging, I have a clinical interest in the growing field of cardio-oncology.
There is a growing population of cancer patients who are thankfully living longer due to early detection and better treatments. However, the effects of cancer-related treatment (including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation) are known to have adverse cardiovascular effects which can occur during treatment or many years following the completion of treatment.
There are multiple goals in the field of cardio-oncology, but they can be distilled down to identifying high risk patients for the development of adverse cardiac events and intervening to minimize those risks in order to avoid interruptions in their life-saving cancer treatment. In addition, some patients continue to benefit from routine cardiology follow up after treatment is completed in order to monitor for the development of those same adverse cardiac effects.
Below are a few peer-reviewed patient-centered resources as a starting point for more information about cardio-oncology and what services we offer:
https://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/cancer-treatment-and-your-heart
Education
Education
- 2011 - 2015
- Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, Medicine
- 2007 - 2011
- Marshall University, Huntington, WV, Biomedical Sciences
Internships
- 2015 - 2016
- Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, Internship
Residency
- 2016 - 2018
- Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, Residency
Fellowship
- 2018 - 2021
- University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, Fellowship
Awards & Recognition
2020: Top Doctor in Louisville, KY
2019: Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Outstanding Fellow Award
2018: Internal Medicine Resident Teacher Award
2017: Internal Medicine Resident Research Award
Board Certification
2018: Internal Medicine
2020: Cardio-Oncology (International Cardio-Oncology Society)
2020: Echocardiography
2020: Nuclear Cardiology
2021: Cardiovascular Medicine
Professional Memberships
2018-present: ICOS/ACC/AHA
Publications
ICOS Board Review Manual, Print – Published October 2020
Contributing Author
Greater Louisville Medicine Society, Print – Volume 68, Issue 2 (July 2020)
Title: Heart and Soul
Authors: Fine CH
Clinical Cardiology, Print – Volume 43, Issue 2 (February 2020)
Title: Cardiac Changes Associated with Vascular Aging
Authors: Singam, NS, Fine CH, Fleg J
PMID: 31845364
DOI: 10.1002/clc.23313
ISHLT, Supplemental Print (April 2016)
Title: Implementation of an Informed Consent Process for Advanced Heart Failure Therapies: Defining the Population
Authors: Fine CH, Gelow J, Davis J, et al.
Teaching & Professional Positions
Editorial Reviewer for CardioOncology Journal
JACC: Cardio-Oncology
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