Chahira Kozma, MD

Professor, Division of Genetics/Metabolic Disorders, Department of Pediatrics
Director of Developmental Services

Specialties

Primary Specialty: 

Pediatric Genetics

Secondary Specialty: 

Clinical Genetics

Tertiary Specialty: 

Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Services

Quaternary Specialty: 

Pediatric Neonatology and NICU Services

Special Interests

• Dysmorphology
• Genetic education of health professionals
• Medical and genetic aspects of mental retardation
• Teratogen effects on the developing fetus
• Substance abuse

Education

Medical School:

Damascus University School of Medicine, 1972

Internship:

Morristown Memorial Hospital, 1974

Residency:

Kings County Hospital, 1976

Fellowship:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 1976
Georgetown University Medical Center, 1979

Certification(s):

Pediatrics, 1981
Clinical Genetics, 1984
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, 2004

Profile Information

Languages: Arabic, French

Contact/Office Information

1-202-444-8518

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd., NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC)
Second Floor
Washington, DC 20007

Department Web Pages:

• Pediatric Genetics/ Metabolic Disorders
• Pediatric Neonatology