Name: Dr. Christopher C. Nagle

Specialty: Public Health & Preventive Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: Medical Doctor, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Residency, Aerospace Medicine Residency, Nuclear Medicine Residency

Affiliation(s): Fauquier Physician Practices LLC

Locations: Washington, Virginia

Languages Spoken: English, French

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1356528111

About the Doctor

Dr. Christopher C. Nagle is a uniquely trained preventive medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Washington, Virginia. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and went on to complete an exceptionally diverse and distinguished training pathway that spans multiple medical disciplines. His residency and specialty training included a Transitional Year internship at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center/Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (2004–2005), a Nuclear Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins University (2006–2007), and dual residencies in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine and Aerospace Medicine at Wright State University and NASA/Wright State University respectively (2010–2012).

This remarkable combination of training — encompassing preventive medicine, aerospace medicine, and nuclear medicine, alongside foundational clinical experience — positions Dr. Nagle as one of the most distinctively credentialed preventive medicine physicians in the region. His aerospace medicine background, developed in partnership with NASA, reflects advanced training in the physiological and occupational health demands of high-performance environments, while his nuclear medicine residency at Johns Hopkins adds sophisticated diagnostic imaging expertise to his clinical repertoire. Together, these specializations give Dr. Nagle an exceptionally broad and analytically rigorous perspective on disease prevention, health risk management, and population-level wellness.

Dr. Nagle practices under Fauquier Physician Practices LLC and is currently accepting new patients in Washington, Virginia. He holds a strong 4-star patient rating based on 11 reviews and has received two Patient Awards, with patients particularly praising his thorough examinations and exceptional clarity in explaining health information and treatment instructions. He accepts Medicaid and several major insurance plans, and offers online appointment booking for patient convenience.

Key Highlights:

• Preventive medicine physician with 21+ years of experience
• Uniquely trained in Preventive Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and Nuclear Medicine
• Residency training at NASA/Wright State University and Johns Hopkins University
• Bilingual — speaks English and French
• 4-star patient rating with recognition for thorough exams and clear explanations
• Expertise in hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and atrial fibrillation
• Affiliated with Fauquier Physician Practices LLC
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Internship: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center/Lemuel Shattuck Hospital — Transitional Year, 2004–2005

Residency: Johns Hopkins University — Nuclear Medicine, 2006–2007

Residency: Wright State University Aerospace Medicine — Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 2010–2012

Residency: NASA/Wright State University — Aerospace Medicine, 2010–2012

Medical Conditions Treated

As a preventive medicine specialist, Dr. Nagle focuses on preventing disease, reducing health risks, and maintaining optimal health in individual patients and broader populations. His clinical expertise includes:

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• Chronic diabetes and blood sugar management
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Heart failure and cardiovascular risk reduction
• Atrial fibrillation and cardiac rhythm concerns
• Obesity and weight-related health risks
• Occupational health and workplace-related conditions
• Preventable infectious diseases and immunization-related concerns
• Lifestyle-related chronic disease prevention
• Environmental and aerospace-related health conditions
• Cardiovascular disease prevention and risk stratification
• General adult preventive health and wellness

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Nagle provides a range of preventive, diagnostic, and clinical management services, including:

• Comprehensive preventive health evaluations and risk assessments
• Chronic disease monitoring and management
• Nuclear medicine imaging interpretation and consultation
• Cardiovascular risk stratification and screening
• Health and wellness screenings (blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol)
• Occupational health and fitness assessments
• Vaccination and immunization counseling
• Lifestyle modification and health behavior counseling
• Diagnostic test ordering and result interpretation
• Public health and population health consultations
• Referrals to specialists and subspecialists when needed

Services Offered

Dr. Nagle offers a distinctive and highly specialized range of preventive medicine and public health services, combining his extensive multi-disciplinary training background with a deeply patient-centered approach to disease prevention and long-term health optimization. His practice in Washington, Virginia serves both individual patients seeking personalized preventive care and those with complex chronic conditions requiring structured risk management and ongoing monitoring.

At the heart of Dr. Nagle’s practice is a proactive, prevention-first philosophy. Rather than simply treating illness after it develops, he works collaboratively with patients to identify health risks early, implement evidence-based interventions, and establish sustainable lifestyle and medical strategies that reduce the likelihood of serious disease progression. His expertise in chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation — all of which are significantly influenced by lifestyle and environmental factors — makes him particularly effective at guiding patients toward measurable, lasting improvements in their health outcomes.

His nuclear medicine background adds a valuable diagnostic dimension to his preventive practice, allowing him to bring an advanced understanding of imaging-based disease detection and monitoring to his clinical decision-making. His aerospace medicine training, developed through a unique program in partnership with NASA, further enriches his perspective on occupational health, physiological stress, and the complex interactions between environment, lifestyle, and long-term health — insights that translate directly into more nuanced and thorough preventive care for his patients.

Dr. Nagle’s bilingual ability in English and French extends his accessibility to French-speaking patients in the community, making him a valuable and inclusive healthcare resource in the Washington, Virginia area. Patients consistently praise his thoroughness and exceptional ability to clearly explain complex health information in an understandable and actionable way.

Services offered include:

• Comprehensive preventive health evaluations and wellness assessments
• Chronic disease prevention and risk reduction programs
• Hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol management
• Cardiovascular disease prevention and monitoring
• Heart failure and atrial fibrillation management
• Occupational health and workplace fitness evaluations
• Nuclear medicine consultation and imaging-based diagnostic support
• Aerospace and environmental medicine consultations
• Vaccination and immunization guidance
• Lifestyle counseling and health behavior modification
• Population and public health advisory services
• Bilingual care in English and French
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Nagle accepts the following insurance plans, including Medicaid. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm their specific plan and coverage before scheduling an appointment:

• Aetna (Medicaid)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: PO Box 114, Washington, VA 22747

Phone: (540) 227-6713

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• Fauquier Physician Practices LLC — Washington, VA