Title: Pediatrician
Education: Iowa State University, Meharry Medical College, Oregon Health & Science University
Location: Portland, Oregon
Expertise: General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Neonatal Medicine
Antwon Chavis, MD, is the assistant professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.
Experience
Dr. Chavis has experience providing comprehensive and evidence-based medical services to children from birth through adolescence. He has a particular interest in African American and minority health, autism and other developmental conditions, LGBTQ health, and adoption/foster care. As an educator, he has been involved in medical education at all levels, from high school students to pre-clinical medical students to resident trainees.
Education
Dr. Chavis completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Iowa State University in 2008. He then obtained his Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College in 2013 and completed residency in pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University in 2016.
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