Greenwood Genetic Center Promotes Charleston’s Dr. Michael Lyons
January 5, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Michael Lyons, MD, of the Greenwood Genetic Center’s Charleston office has been promoted to Associate Clinical Geneticist. Dr. Lyons earned his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine and served as a pediatrician in the US Air Force. He completed a residency in Medical Genetics at Stanford before joining the Greenwood Genetic Center in 2005.
Dr. Lyons’ interests include the diagnosis and management of patients with a variety of genetic conditions. He has published numerous scientific articles and has presented his research findings at national professional conferences. Dr. Lyons is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves a co-Director of Clinical Services for GGC with various supervisory and administrative duties including overseeing the Center’s services through the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.
“Dr. Lyons has earned the respect of his colleagues and the gratitude of his patients and their families,” shared GGC Director, Dr. Steve Skinner. “Dr. Lyons’ passion for the field of genetics and compassion for his patients makes him a truly exceptional physician.”
About Greenwood Genetic Center
The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), founded in 1974, is a nonprofit organization advancing the field of medical genetics and caring for families impacted by genetic disease and birth defects. At its home campus in Greenwood, South Carolina, a talented team of physicians and scientists provides clinical genetic services, diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs and resources, and research in the field of medical genetics. GGC’s faculty and staff are committed to the goal of developing preventive and curative therapies for the individuals and families they serve. GGC extends its reach as a resource to all residents of South Carolina with satellite offices in Charleston, Columbia, Florence and Greenville. For more information about GGC please visit www.ggc.org.
