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Christopher R Cogle, MD : Bio and credentials

Cancer Specialist (Oncologist)

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My bio

Christopher R. Cogle, M.D., is an author, physician-scientist, and public health leader whose work spans academic medicine and public policymaking. He serves as Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida and as Chief Medical Officer for Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration and Florida Medicaid, where he helps oversee care delivery and policy affecting millions of residents. Dr. Cogle is the author of Public Startup, a book examining how government institutions, particularly Medicaid, serve as laboratories for innovation in health, business, law, and public policy. A medical oncologist and health services researcher, he has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and has helped launch companies that translate scientific and clinical insights into practical tools for patients, physicians, and health plans. His work focuses on how data, leadership, and policy design can improve population health and strengthen public institutions. He has received honors from the National Academy of Medicine, the Milbank Memorial Fund, Harvard Business School, and the American Cancer Society.

Board certifications

  • Oncology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

  • Fellowship - Blood & Marrow Transplant and Stem Cell Biology

    Duke University, 2003

  • Fellowship - Medical Oncology

    University of Florida, 2003

  • Residency - Internal Medicine

    University of Florida, 2000

  • Medical Doctorate (M.D.)

    University of Florida, 1997

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Sciences

    University of Florida, 1994

My areas of focus

Specialties

Gender

Male

Accomplishments

  • National Achievement Award

    American Cancer Society, 2024

  • Fellow

    Milbank Memorial Fund, 2023

  • Presidential Honorable Mention

    Florida Public Health Association, 2023

  • Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine Scholar

    National Academy of Medicine, 2020

  • Clinical Trials Award

    UF Health Cancer Center, 2018

  • Research Prize

    UF Department of Medicine, 2016

  • Research Prize

    Harvard Business School Precision Trials Challenge, 2016

  • Research Prize

    UF Department of Medicine, 2014

  • Customer Service Key Award for Excellent Patient Care

    UF Health Shands Hospital, 2013

  • Bench to Bedside Award

    University of Florida, 2012

  • Research Award

    UF Department of Medicine, 2012

  • Scholar in Clinical Research

    Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2012

  • Best in Research

    University of Florida, 2011

  • Center of Excellence in Myelodysplastic Syndromes

    MDS Foundation, 2009

  • Excellence in Teaching Award

    University of Florida, 2008

  • Best in Research

    University of Florida, 2006

  • Top 10 US Young Stem Cell Scientist

    British Council, 2005

  • First Prize in Research

    Joint Cancer Conference of the Florida Universities, 2004

  • Young Investor Award

    American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2003

  • NIH Loan Repayment Award

    NIH, 2002

  • Alpha Omega Alpha

    Alpha Omega Alpha, 1998

  • Vigil Honor

    Order of the Arrow, 1989

  • Eagle Scout

    Boy Scouts of America, 1987