Chris Fan

Dr. Chris Fan, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. He serves as the Program Director for the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Fan has been a faculty member at Penn State since 1998 and previously served as practice site director for the endocrinology and nephrology clinics from 2001 to 2016.

Dr. Fan's research interests focus on clinical endocrinology with particular expertise in diabetes management, thyroid disorders, and hypercalcemia. His work includes principal investigator roles in clinical trials, most recently a glycemic control initiative for non-critically ill hospitalized diabetic patients. His research fingerprint shows significant contributions to hypercalcemia (88%), thyroid cancer (44%), and iodine-131 applications (59%).

Dr. Fan has received numerous professional recognitions including America's Top Physicians (2003, 2014), Best Doctors in America (2005, 2006), and Provider Recognition from both the National Committee for Quality Assurance and American Diabetes Association (2000-2007).

As an educator, Dr. Fan directs the Endocrinology Fellowship program, which accepts two fellows annually for a two-year clinical program emphasizing patient care and quality improvement projects. He has mentored numerous endocrine fellows on research and quality improvement projects, primarily involving diabetes. He also assists with endocrine clinic rotations for residents and delivers medical student lectures.

Dr. Fan maintains active professional memberships in the Endocrine Society (1998-present) and American Diabetes Association (2004-present), and holds board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (1998, recertified 2005 and 2018).