Biography

Cheyla Clark, M.S., M.P.H., CGC, is a board-certified genetic counselor who joined UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Cancer Genetics Program in 2021. She specializes in genetic counseling for patients who are at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes and sees patients in multiple clinics around the Dallas metroplex.

She earned her Master of Public Health with a concentration in human genetics in 2014 from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Science in genetics and genetic counseling in 2020 from Stanford University School of Medicine.

Prior to joining the team at UT Southwestern, she worked as a prenatal genetic counselor at a maternal fetal medicine practice in Fort Worth.

Her interests include working with underserved populations, alleviating health disparities in genetics and genetic counseling by improving access to genetics care, and mentorship. She also has a passion for genetics education and outreach.

Education & Training
  • Graduate School - University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (2013-2014), Genetics
  • Graduate School - Kennesaw State University (2009-2013), Biology
  • Graduate School - Stanford University School of Medicine (2018-2020)
  • Other Post Graduate Training - Kennesaw State University (2009-2013)
  • Other Post Graduate Training - University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (2013-2014)
  • Medical School - Stanford University (2018-2020)
  • Other Post Graduate Training - Stanford University School of Medicine (2018-2020)
Books & Publications

Clinical Focus

  • Cancer Genetics

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