Chris Meyer, MD, CEO

Chris Meyer, MD, CEO
General Practitioner, Aviation Medical Examiner, Chief Executive Officer
Practice Location: Main Office

Chris Meyer, MD was born in Cleveland, OH. His undergraduate study was in Biology at Williams College in Williamstown, MA. He graduated with Honors and earned his BA in 1990. Dr. Meyer enlisted with the Air Force in 1991 and completed undergraduate pilot training in 1993. He flew F-15 Eagles for almost six years before matriculating at the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1998. After graduating from medical school in 2002, Dr. Meyer completed a Transitional Internship with the National Capital Consortium in Washington, DC. He went on to graduate from the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine and served as a Flight Surgeon for the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO from 2003 to 2005. From 2005 through 2009, he piloted A-10’s with the 303rd fighter squadron deploying twice to Afghanistan. Dr. Meyer continues to serve our country through the Air National Guard as a flight surgeon with the 184th Intelligence Wing at McConnell AFB.

Prior to joining Galichia Medical Group, Dr. Meyer started and evolved the position of Medical Director at two different insurance consulting firms, Lockton Companies and IMA. The role included health risk management, disease management and wellness initiatives advice for companies seeking to reduce their healthcare costs. He also worked closely with the Medical Directors of insurance companies regarding Clinical Policy Bulletins and medical claims appeals.

In 2010, Dr. Meyer was appointed as an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) for all 2nd and 3rd class flight physicals. Chris learned to fly in Wichita and continues to fly as a private pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings.