Neal Paul Christiansen MD, FACP

Dr. Neal P. Christiansen is a member of Northwestern Medical Group serving as a Health Service Clinician in Hematology and Oncology at Lake Forest Hospital and at Grayslake Cancer Center since August 2014. Dr. Christiansen was previously an Associate Professor and Fellowship Program Director at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston from 2009-2014.

Dr. Gulson was recently awarded the Ron W. Lee, MD - Excellence in Pediatric Care Award, being recognized for her dedication to pediatric emergency care and childhood injury prevention initiatives. Dr. Gulson is equally active in community service and serves as the founder and chairman of Helmet, a community safety initiative to reduce acute brain trauma by promoting the use of protective headgear during competitive and recreational sports. She is also currently involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a medical director and a member of the Teen Crisis Task Force.

Dr. Christiansen earned his MD at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Clinic in Chicago, followed by a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the University of Minnesota. He is board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Association for Cancer Research, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has been active in state oncology societies, having served as a member of the South Carolina Oncology Society board from 2004-2014 including two years as President 2010-2011. Dr. Christiansen has also served as Medical Chief of Staff at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial in Columbia, South Carolina.