Christine Schmotzer

Christine Schmotzer, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She holds key leadership roles including Vice Chair of System Pathology Operations at University Hospitals Health System and Laboratory Medical Director at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Laboratories. Her clinical expertise spans Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology with advanced training from Emory University (2008-2009).

Dr. Schmotzer's research focuses on optimizing laboratory test utilization, pediatric laboratory medicine, and medical education across residency and medical student training. Notable contributions include studies on Hepatitis C RNA testing accuracy, HIV-1 viral load monitoring, and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex deficiency outcomes analysis.

Professional milestones include roles as Director of Clinical Chemistry (2009), Medical Director of the UH Translational Laboratory, and Division Chief of Clinical Pathology. She maintains dual academic/clinical responsibilities with system-wide pathology operations leadership and laboratory medical direction.