About
Dr. Christine Harrington, MD, earned her B.A. in Cognitive Science and earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and holds certification in Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Harrington spent 16 years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she served as a Harvard University Instructor mentoring medical students in primary care. She also served on the Affiliated Physicians Group Provider Advisory Board and helped implement a new electronic medical record system for APG. After establishing a primary care practice at Atrius Health, she joined the Department of Internal Medicine at Newton Wellesley Hospital in 2019. She focuses on preventive medicine, women's health, and the long-term care of cancer survivors. Her Lifestyle Medicine certification reflects her commitment to using diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction to prevent and treat chronic disease. Outside the clinic, she runs, bikes, swims, skis, and hikes, and she brings the same energy to cooking and baking.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, B.A. in Cognitive Science (Magna Cum Laude)
Medical School
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, MD
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Additional Training
Certified in Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Harrington right for?
Dr. Harrington is a strong fit for adults seeking preventive, whole-person primary care. Women benefit especially from her focused expertise in women's health and preventive screenings. Cancer survivors navigating long-term follow-up care will find an experienced partner in Dr. Harrington. Patients interested in using lifestyle changes to manage or prevent chronic disease will connect with her Lifestyle Medicine approach.
Similar Doctors Nearby
Dr. Elisabeth BrewerMD
obesity, metabolic disorders, chronic disease +4 more
Dr. Janine PardoMD
cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia +8 more
Dr. Kate IsselbacherMD
hypertension, diabetes, chronic disease management +2 more
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Harrington focuses on preventive medicine, women's health, and the long-term care of cancer survivors. She also practices functional and lifestyle medicine, using diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management to prevent and treat chronic disease.
Yes. Dr. Harrington holds formal certification in Lifestyle Medicine. She applies evidence-based lifestyle interventions alongside conventional treatment to help patients prevent and manage chronic conditions.
Dr. Harrington earned her MD from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Dr. Harrington spent 16 years practicing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She later built a primary care practice at Atrius Health and joined Newton Wellesley Hospital's Department of Internal Medicine in 2019.
Yes. During her time at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dr. Harrington served as a Harvard University Instructor, mentoring medical students in primary care.
Dr. Harrington sees adult patients across a range of primary care needs. She has particular expertise with women's health, cancer survivors, and patients looking to use lifestyle changes to improve their long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Harrington treats chronic disease using both conventional medicine and lifestyle-based interventions. Her Lifestyle Medicine certification equips her to address conditions rooted in diet, activity, sleep, and stress.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026