Elizabeth K. Schorry, MD
Appointment
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Email
elizabeth.schorry@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-4760
Fax
513-636-7297
Bio
Elizabeth Schorry, MD, received her undergraduate degree at the University of Cincinnati and her M.D. at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Dr. Schorry completed a residency in Pediatrics and a fellowship in Medical Genetics at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been a faculty member in the Division of Human Genetics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center since 1988.
Dr. Schorry provides medical management, genetic assessment and genetic counseling for children with a wide range of genetic disorders and congenital anomalies. She has a special interest in neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and fetal alcohol syndrome.
Credentials
BS: Biology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1977.
MD: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1982.
Residency: Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1982-1985.
Fellowship: Genetics, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1985-1988.
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, 1987; Clinical Genetics, American Board of Medical Genetics, 1987.
Awards and Honors
- Honoree of the local neurofibromatosis foundation, 1997
Research
Psychosocial aspects of neurofibromatosis
Research Grants and Contracts
Co-investigator, "Social and emotional functioning of children with NF-1 and their families: A case controlled study", funded by the Department of Defense, 1999-2002.
Co-investigator, "The role of case management in overcoming cultural barriers to medical genetic services in an urban underserved population", funded by U.S. Public Health Service, 1998-2001.
Professional Organization Memberships
- Member, American Society of Human Genetics, 1986 to present
- Founding Fellow, American College of Medical Genetics, 1993 to present
- Member, National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, 1986 to present
- Member, Cincinnati Pediatric Society, 1992 to present
Special Interests
Genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, fetal alcohol syndrome, bone disease in neurofibromatosis
Related Areas
This person works in these other areas at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center:
