About
Christine Degnon, MD, MPH earned her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Religion at Bucknell University before spending over two years as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya. She went on to earn her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Her Family Medicine residency took place at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina. She later completed a Master in Public Health degree at Boston University.
Known to her patients as Dr. Chris, she practiced in both urban and rural settings before spending more than a decade in medical education, most recently at the University of Texas. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and brings a strong commitment to preventive care and evidence-based practice. She has cared for up to five generations within a single family and believes those long-term relationships sit at the core of good medicine. Her goal is to partner with each patient on their health and wellness, listening carefully and making decisions together. She has always included house calls in her practice and finds that they often allow her to provide better, more personalized care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bucknell University, BA in Biology and Religion
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Family Medicine Residency at Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood, South Carolina
Additional Training
Boston University (MPH)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Degnon right for?
Dr. Degnon is a strong fit for patients of all ages who want a long-term relationship with one physician. She is particularly well-suited for families, as she accepts pediatric and geriatric patients alongside adults. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her preventive, evidence-based approach. Those who value house calls or same-day access will find her practice well-equipped to meet those needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Degnon treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups as a board-certified family physician. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and pediatric and geriatric medicine. She partners with patients to manage ongoing health concerns and to catch problems early through regular screenings and wellness visits.
Yes, Dr. Degnon holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her MD from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and later completed a Master of Public Health degree at Boston University. Her training spans both clinical medicine and population health.
Yes, Dr. Degnon makes house calls within a limited service area around Lewes. House calls have been part of her practice throughout her career. She finds that visiting patients at home often allows her to deliver more personalized and contextual care.
First visits with Dr. Degnon run at least one hour and often extend to two. Follow-up visits also receive dedicated time so she can listen carefully and address concerns thoroughly. She does not rush through appointments.
Dr. Degnon spent more than a decade teaching family medicine and preventive care principles to medical students and residents. She most recently held a position at the University of Texas before opening Coastal Direct Primary Care in 2018. That teaching background shapes how she explains conditions and treatment options to her patients.
Yes, Dr. Degnon provides pediatric care for children whose parent or guardian is also a patient at the practice. She has cared for multiple generations within single families throughout her career.
Dr. Degnon has always valued long-term patient relationships. She has cared for up to five generations within a single family and believes those ongoing connections sit at the core of good medicine. Her work as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya also shaped her commitment to community-based, preventive care.
Yes, Dr. Degnon offers telemedicine appointments for patients who prefer a remote visit. She also provides secure messaging so patients can reach her between appointments. Same-day and next-day visits are available in person or virtually.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026