Christopher A Kroner

Christopher A. Kroner, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine, Associate Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs. He is a board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician providing comprehensive care for adults and children.

• Department: Department of Family Medicine
• School: School of Medicine
• University: University of California, Irvine
• Leadership Roles: Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine, Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Associate Fellowship Director

Dr. Kroner's clinical and academic focus centers on sports medicine, family healthcare, and injury prevention. His work emphasizes patient-centered care to promote long-term health, activity, and well-being across diverse populations.

His research interests, while not explicitly detailed, align with sports medicine, athletic injury management, and primary care public health integration. Though no recent publications are listed, his clinical leadership and fellowship training direction suggest active engagement in medical education and translational sports medicine practice.

• Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association — 2022
• Gold Humanism Honor Society — 2008

Dr. Kroner is actively involved in mentoring future sports medicine physicians through his role as Associate Fellowship Director. He serves as a team physician for the Anaheim Ducks and UCI Athletics, and has collaborated with USA Water Polo, runDisney, and numerous high schools and community colleges, demonstrating extensive community and professional outreach. There is no mention of external research grants, though his clinical leadership roles imply administrative and educational funding support.

He is affiliated with UCI Health’s Primary Care Sports Medicine division and contributes to the clinical and academic infrastructure of the Department of Family Medicine. His work supports athlete health, injury rehabilitation, and preventive care initiatives within academic, professional, and community sports settings.