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Christopher J. Manley, MD
Clinical Locations
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Fox Chase Cancer Center333 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)
Research Program
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.
Patient comments
I trust Dr Manly very much with my lung problems. He was very knowledgeable and courteous to me and listened to my concerns. He answered all my questions. He is an asset to Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Dr Manly was very nice. He listened to everything I said. I was nervous and he calmed me down by his soft voice. This was the first time I met with him. I liked him a lot. He was very knowledgeable. He was a true professional in the lung department. I can't say enough about how happy I felt talking to him.
I was very happy with Dr. Manley. He listened to me and I listened to him. This was a second option on the nodule that is in my left lung. He set up a surgeon to speak to me on my next visit.
Thank you Dr Manley and Staff for your continued excellent care always provided in a most pleasant manner.
Dr. Manley was professional, personable, compassionate, and very knowledgeable In his field of expertise. I felt very comfortable which Is essential for every patient not just myself. The staff was very nice. Thank You Sincerely [...]