CHRIS MURPHY, MD, JD
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude
Arizona Summit Law School
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
BS in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude
Austin Peay State University
AFFILIATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Rocky Vista OB/GYN Resource Director (2024–Present)
Laborist Director, Ogden Clinic (2022–Present)
OB/GYN Department Chair & OB Medical Director, McKay-Dee Hospital (2021–Present)
OB/GYN Staff Physician & Laborist – Multiple hospitals across Utah & Arizona
Former U.S. Army Captain, Medical Corps – OB/GYN Staff Physician at Military Hospitals
Legal & Medical Expertise:
Licensed Attorney (AZ & UT)
Expert in Medical Malpractice, Birth Injuries & Surgical Complications
Experienced in Depositions, Expert Reports & Trial Testimony
Board-Certified OB/YN
Surgical Expert Witness
Licensed Attorney
Army Veteran
Dr. Christopher S. Murphy is a board-certified OB/GYN and licensed attorney, uniquely qualified to provide expert witness services in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. With over 20 years of experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Murphy combines deep clinical expertise with a legal perspective, making him a highly sought-after medical-legal consultant in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Medical & Legal Expertise
Dr. Murphy earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and later obtained a Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, from Arizona Summit Law School. He is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Utah. His dual background in medicine and law enables him to analyze complex malpractice cases with precision and clarity, ensuring thorough, evidence-based expert opinions for legal teams.
Areas of Expertise
Surgical Malpractice & Complications (Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery)
Obstetric & Gynecologic Malpractice (Birth Injuries, High-Risk Pregnancies)
Postoperative Care & Complication Prevention
Standard of Care Evaluations & Hospital Policies
Legal & Ethical Issues in Medical Documentation
Recognized Authority & Educator
Dr. Murphy has received numerous teaching awards and has published research on women’s healthcare in military settings, gynecologic complications, and legal implications in medical documentation. His extensive experience in medical-legal consulting ensures clear, well-supported expert opinions that help attorneys build strong cases.
Contact Dr. Murphy
Chris.Murphy@ogdenclinic.com
(480) 717-2236