Dr. Cynthia Powell MD
Pediatrician
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Cynthia Powell is a pediatrician practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Powell is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Powell diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Powell can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1987
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2004
Provider Details
Awards
- 1987 Elizabeth J. Harbison Memorial Award in Pediatrics, Medical College of
Treatments
- Hearing Loss, Genetics, Cytogenetics And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Member North Carolina Medical Genetics Association
- Member North Carolina Pediatric Society
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member American College of Medical Genetics
Fellowships
- Children's National Medical Center/National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC, Clinical Genetics and Clinical Cytogenetics 1990
Experience & Accolades
- MemberBoard of Directors and Executive Committee (Treasurer), American Board of Medical Genetics
- Member Residency Review Committee for Medical Genetics
- Member Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Member Executive Committee
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Genetics and Birth Defects
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