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Faculty Profile

Christopher Reeder, D.O., FACOS, FACS

Christopher Reeder

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

  • Teaching Area

    Plastic Surgery

  • Education

    New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; Hobart and William Smith Colleges

  • Residency

    Surgery Institute - Des Moines, Iowa; Plastic Surgery Peninsula and Flushing Hospitals, NY General Surgery

  • Campus Location

    5415 Dolphin Pt. Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32211
    Phone: (937) 602-4953

Biography

Christopher A Reeder, DO, serves as the Sr. Dean for Clinical Affairs for the Illinois COM (proposed). Dr Reeder joined the Chicago School in July, 2023.

In his immediate past role, he served as Dean of the UAG School of Medicine and Dean of International Affairs at UAG. He also served on the Board of Directors at UAG. His responsibilities included leadership and administration of the International School of Medicine with 1300 US medical students. His office had direct oversight of Faculty Affairs, Education, Research, Clinical Affairs, Fiduciary responsibility, and Institutional Strategic Planning.

Dr Reeder held numerous osteopathic leadership roles including President of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Board of Directors of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and Board of Directors of the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

He is also a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing for 30 years teaching medical students and residents. He was an active Clinical Associate Professor at 2 medical schools. During this time, Dr Reeder became CEO and owner of a large Dermatology/Plastic Surgery practice.

Educationally, Dr Reeder graduated from the NY College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a General Surgery Residency in NY and a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency in Des Moines, Iowa.

Today, he and his wife host the Reeder Foundation; dedicated to charitable endeavors and advancement of educational scholarships in the STEM fields.