Crystal Atwood, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. With extensive experience across multiple clinical service lines within the Division of Hospital Medicine, Dr. Atwood is recognized for her expertise in managing complex inpatient care. She has been actively involved in numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing care transitions, patient throughput, and diagnostic testing processes. In addition to clinical duties, Dr. Atwood is the Director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Division of Hospital Medicine and serves as Core Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Her commitment to education is reflected in her leadership roles in the POCUS credentialing program for hospitalists and the creation of a POCUS elective for residents. She is also actively involved in leadership roles within the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), having served as President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Saint Louis Chapter for the past 8 years.
Education
- BS: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (2004)
- Medical Degree: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL (2009)
- Residency, Internal Medicine: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO (2012)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Clinical Interests
Hospital medicine, inpatient care, patient safety