Chris Endfinger

Hi, I’m Chris Endfinger. I’ve been working as an Emergency Room physician for almost three decades now, primarily in hospitals across Alabama. I graduated from UAB Medical School back in 1993 and completed my residency in Family Practice there as well. Those years were formative—I was honored to be named Intern of the Year and later served as Chief Resident. From 2004 to 2007, I had the privilege of being the ER Director at Gadsden Regional Hospital. That role taught me a lot about leadership, teamwork, and the real impact of community-focused healthcare.

I grew up in a family that valued hard work and service. My mom was a hospital social worker, and my dad owned a small machine part manufacturing business. Their influence really shaped my perspective on what it means to serve others. I studied Biochemistry at David Lipscomb University, with minors in Math and French. I always had a curiosity for science, but I also loved learning different things—I guess that’s where the French came in!

When I’m not in the ER, you’ll probably find me playing guitar, reading a good book, or getting in some time at the gym. I’ve been married to my wife Amanda for 33 years—we actually met in college—and we have two wonderful kids. Our daughter Grace is a Captain in the US Army and a West Point grad, and our son Connor works in sales after graduating from UAB. I’m also a granddad now to little James, which has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

Faith is really important to me—I’m part of CrossBridge Church of Christ, and I’ve been lucky enough to participate in a few medical missions to Honduras. Those trips reminded me why I do what I do; they grounded me and deepened my appreciation for medicine as a means to serve others.

To me, medicine is more than just treating symptoms; it’s about connecting with people during some of the hardest moments of their lives and offering a steady hand and a bit of hope. That’s what keeps me going every day.