About
Dr. Christine Harrington graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown University with a B.A. in Cognitive Science. She earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After earning her degree, she completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Dr. Harrington worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for 16 years. There, she served as a Harvard University Instructor, educating and mentoring medical students in primary care. She worked passionately to improve high-quality healthcare delivery. She served on the Affiliated Physicians Group (APG) Provider Advisory Board and the Clinical IT Leadership Committee. In these roles, she played a pivotal role in implementing a new electronic medical record system for APG.
Following three years spent establishing a new primary care practice at Atrius Health, Dr. Harrington joined Newton Wellesley Hospital in 2019. Since then, she has remained a committed member of the Department of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Harrington’s clinical interests include preventive medicine, women’s health and the long-term care of cancer survivors. She is also certified in Lifestyle Medicine. This field focuses on evidence-based methods like diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction. These methods help prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Harrington lives by her advice. An avid runner, biker, swimmer, skier, and hiker, Dr. Harrington loves spending time outdoors with her dogs. In addition to her active lifestyle, she is a passionate cook and an even better baker. Confident in her balanced approach to nutrition, she enjoys tofu and chickpeas. However, she will never give up her home-baked M&M cookies.
Dr. Christine Harrington is passionate about helping her patients not only live longer but also healthier lives. She looks forward to working with each patient in a concierge setting. Together, they will create a personalized plan. This plan will address both current and future health care needs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, BA in Cognitive Science, Magna Cum Laude
Medical School
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, MD
Residency
University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Internal Medicine
Additional Training
Harvard University Instructor, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Certified in Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English
Who is Dr. Harrington right for?
Dr. Harrington is an ideal fit for patients who want a proactive, whole-person approach to their health. She is especially well suited for those interested in preventive care, women's health, or lifestyle-based strategies to manage and prevent chronic disease. Patients who value a long-term partnership and a personalized concierge experience will appreciate her thoughtful, evidence-based style.
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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.
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Doctor profile last updated May 27, 2026