ChahiraCKozmaMD
Medical Genetics • Washington, DCClinical Genetics, Pediatric Medical Genetics
Professor of Pediatrics Chief, Division of Genetics and Developmental Pediatrics
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Office
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw
Dept Of Ped 2hc
Washington, DC 20007Phone+1 202-444-8569
Summary
- Dr. Chahira Kozma is a medical geneticist based in Washington, DC, with subspecialties in clinical genetics and pediatric medical genetics. She completed her medical education at Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1972, followed by an internship at Atlantic Health System and a pediatrics residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Kozma has published several scholarly articles, including works on ancient Egyptian dwarfs and skeletal dysplasia, with citations in reputable journals like the American Journal of Medical Genetics. She was recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in 2014.
She is fully retired and no longer providing any clinical services.
Education & Training
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1974 - 1976
Atlantic Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1972
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 1978 - 2020
VA State Medical License 1980 - 2016
MD State Medical License 1978 - 2008- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- Board of Neurodevelopmental DisabilitiesDevelopmental Disabilities
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsThe ancient Egyptian dwarfs of the pyramids: The high official and the female workerChahira Kozma, Azza Mohamed Sarry El Din, Rokia Abd El Shafy El Banna, Wafaa A. Kandeel, Ralph S. Lachman
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2011-08-01 - 17 citationsMethotrexate and misoprostol teratogenicity: further expansion of the clinical manifestations.Chahira Kozma, Jayashree Ramasethu
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2011-07-01 - 4 citationsThe ancient Egyptian dwarfs of the Walters Art MuseumChahira Kozma
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A. 2010-10-01
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