Dr. Christopher Wuerker

Physician Advisor · Medstar Health

Physician Alexandria, VA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
4 years
since Jan 2022
Gender
Male

Experience

Physician AdvisorCurrent
Medstar Health
Since Jan 2022 · 4 years · Alexandria, VA

Education

Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health And Science University School Of Medicine
Doctor Of Medicine
1983 – 1987
Willamette University
Bachelors
1978 – 1982

Skills

Emergency Medicine Ems Ambulance Medicine Emergency Management Disaster Medicine Ems Education Ems Management Medevac Air Ambulance Critical Care Medicine

About Medstar Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+

Professional Overview

Dr. Christopher Wuerker is a Physician Advisor, currently affiliated with Medstar Health, based in Alexandria, VA. As a physician, Dr. Wuerker contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Alexandria, VA. They have been with Medstar Health for 4 years. Dr. Wuerker holds academic credentials, including Doctor Of Medicine and Bachelors, from Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon Health And Science University School Of Medicine. Core competencies include Emergency Medicine, Ems, Ambulance, Medicine, Emergency Management. Medstar Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Alexandria, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 161,969 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician specialty. Christopher Wuerker is one of them.
  • 2,693 Physicians are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 791 contacts at Medstar Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician compensation in VA: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $130,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physicians in VA: Sole Proprietor (100), Carilion Clinic (59), University Of Virginia (48).
  • 1% of Physicians in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 61% of Physicians in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting Physician

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Christopher Wuerker located?

Dr. Christopher Wuerker is based in Alexandria, VA. They are currently affiliated with Medstar Health.

What is Dr. Christopher Wuerker's specialty?

Dr. Christopher Wuerker specializes in Physician. Their current role is Physician Advisor.

Where does Dr. Christopher Wuerker currently work?

Dr. Christopher Wuerker currently works at Medstar Health. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Dr. Christopher Wuerker's educational background?

Dr. Christopher Wuerker attended Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon Health And Science University School Of Medicine.

How do I contact Dr. Christopher Wuerker for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Physician in VA?

Physicians in VA typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $130,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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