Christopher J. Manley, MD

Christopher Manley, MD
(4.9/5.0)
193 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Clinical Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone: 888-369-2427

Director, Interventional Pulmonology

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine

Clinical Director of Thoracic Cancer Service Line

Medical Director of Research and Development Alliances, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Specialties

  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Areas of Expertise

Lung Cancer, Endobronchial Disease, Mesothelioma, Lung Metastases

Treatment Focus

Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care

  • Interventional Pulmonology: Minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat lung cancer, benign and malignant causes of airway obstruction, and pleural disease.
  • Critical Care: Taking care of patients who require the intensive care unit (ICU)

Distinctions

Treatment Philosophy

As an interventional pulmonologist I work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team to diagnose and treat cancers involving the lung.  Both primary lung cancers and other cancers that involve the lung can make people feel short of breath and limit activity which leads to a worse quality of life.  However, while patients are undergoing treatment of lung cancers, we can employ many minimally invasive techniques to treat shortness of breath and improve lung function.  This helps people keep feeling well and stay active. 

Educational Background

  • Fellow, Interventional Pulmonology, Harvard Combined, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2015-2016
  • Fellow, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2012-2015
  • Resident, Internal Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 2009-2012
  • MD, Honors in Research and Bioethics, Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 2009
  • BA, History and Pre-Medicine, College of the Holy Cross, Worchester, MA, 2004

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Memberships

  • American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
  • ​American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Thoracic Society

Honors & Awards

  • Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors, 2020, 2023-2024

Research Interests

  • Central airway tumors
  • Treatment of pleural effusions

Selected Publications

Ismail K, Roberts K, Manning P, Manley C, Hill N. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Hypertension: Time for a Re-examination? Chest. Mar 1;147(3):847-61, 2015.

Manley C, Garpestad E, Hill N. A New Purpose For Proportional Assist Ventilation? Critical Care Medicine. Sep;41(9): 2230-1, 2013.

Goyal A,Yazicioglu-Mocin O, Manley C, Schnell T, Collins E, Jubran A, Tobin M, Laghi F. Does Contractile Fatigue Modulate Quadriceps Endurance In Patients With COPD. Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med.;183: A2531, 2011.

Mampilly J, Yazicioglu-Mocin O, Manley C, Collins E, Laghi F, Tobin M, Jubran A. Assessment Of Muscle Wasting In ICU Patients Using Ultrasonography Of The Rectus Femoris. Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med; 183: A4248, 2011.

Brewster LP, Palmatier J, Manley C,  Hall D, Brems J. Limitations on Surrogate Decision-Making for Emergent Liver Transplantation. Journal of Surgical Research, May 18 2011.

Snopko  R, Ramos-Franco J, Di Maio A, Karko K, Manley C, Piedras-Renteria E, Mejia-Alvarez R. Ca2+ Sparks and Cellular Distribution of Ryanodine Receptors in Developing Cardio-Myocytes from Rat. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. 44, 6, Pgs 1032-1044 June 2008.

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Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect
5.0
Discussed Treatment Options
4.9
Recommend Provider
4.9

Patient comments

4.9 out of 5 (193 ratings, 26 comments)
01/24/2025

Thank you, Dr.Mainly! Thank you, Fox Chase!


01/20/2025

Dr Manley is outstanding, as well as the rest of the medical professionals who take care of me.I am very fortunate to have them.


12/16/2024

It was my first visit. My experience was very positive. The staff were very attentive and the Doctor was thorough. I look forward to my continuing care.


11/25/2024

Chris Manley is a true professional and expert in his feel I Strongly recommend


10/28/2024

[...] everything is fine.