Chris Taub
A pragmatic surgeon turned diagnostician.
Dr. Chris Taub is a member of Dr. Gregory House's diagnostic team at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. He is played by Peter Jacobson. Taub is selected by House as one of three new team members at the start of season four, joining Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley and Dr. Lawrence Kutner. Before joining the team, Taub was a plastic surgeon. His character is defined by a pragmatic and often cynical demeanor, shaped by personal and professional setbacks.
- Character Name
- Chris Taub
- Role
- Diagnostician
- Actor
- Peter Jacobson
- Affiliation
- Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital
- First Appears
- Season 4
Lore & Background
Dr. Chris Taub joins House's diagnostic team at the beginning of season four, after House's original team disbands at the end of season three. He is one of three new members House gradually selects, alongside Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley and Dr. Lawrence Kutner. Taub's background is in plastic surgery, which he left after losing his license due to a malpractice suit stemming from an affair with a patient. This backstory informs his cautious and often weary approach to both medicine and personal relationships. Throughout his tenure, Taub remains a consistent member of the team. When Dr. Kutner dies late in season five, Taub continues on the team. When Dr. Allison Cameron departs the hospital early in season six, Dr. Robert Chase returns to the diagnostic team, joining Taub and Foreman. When Thirteen takes a leave of absence for most of season seven, her position is filled by medical student Martha M. Masters, but Taub remains. Before season eight, Cuddy and Masters depart; Foreman becomes the new Dean of Medicine, while Dr. Jessica Adams and Dr. Chi Park join House's team alongside Taub. Taub is present through the series finale, which aired on May 21, 2012.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a specific narrative vignette or scene for Chris Taub beyond his role and actions as described in the lore section.
Reader's Guide
Dr. Chris Taub is a diagnostician on Dr. Gregory House's team at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. He first appears in season four, selected by House as part of a new team after the original team disbands. Taub's prior career as a plastic surgeon, which ended due to a malpractice suit from a patient he had an affair with, shapes his pragmatic and often skeptical outlook. He works alongside Dr. Eric Foreman, Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley, and Dr. Lawrence Kutner. Over the course of the series, Taub's role evolves as the team composition changes. After Kutner's death in season five and Cameron's departure in season six, Taub remains, working with Foreman and the returning Chase. When Thirteen takes a leave of absence in season seven, Masters joins the team. In season eight, with Cuddy and Masters gone and Foreman promoted to Dean of Medicine, Taub works alongside new team members Dr. Jessica Adams and Dr. Chi Park. The source does not specify Taub's final status or activities after the series ends.
Did You Know?
- Chris Taub is played by actor Peter Jacobson.
- Before joining House's team, Taub was a plastic surgeon.
- Taub lost his license due to a malpractice suit from a patient he had an affair with.
- Taub is one of three new team members House selects at the start of season four, along with Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley and Dr. Lawrence Kutner.
- Taub remains on the diagnostic team through the series finale, which aired on May 21, 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Chris Taub?
Dr. Chris Taub is a physician who serves as a key member of Gregory House’s diagnostic team at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Originally trained in cardiothoracic surgery, he brings surgical expertise to solving complex medical mysteries alongside his colleagues.
What role does Taub play on the diagnostic team?
Taub functions primarily as a diagnostician and attending physician who contributes surgical perspectives to case discussions. His background allows him to suggest invasive procedures that other team members might overlook during their differential diagnoses.
Why did Chris Taub lose his medical license?
Prior to joining House’s team, Taub lost his surgical license after making critical errors while attempting to save his wife from a terminal illness. This personal tragedy drives much of his backstory and motivates his desire to regain professional standing.
How does Chris Taub's story end?
Unlike some other team members, Taub remains employed at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital through the conclusion of the series. His tenure ends with him still serving as an active physician within the diagnostic department after House leaves.
Who portrays the character of Chris Taub?
The character is portrayed by actor Peter Jacobson, who first appeared during the third season of the show. His performance captures Taub’s blend of professional cynicism and underlying personal loyalty throughout his time on the series.
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