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Cynthia Horner, MD, Family Medicine, Boston, MA

CynthiaP.HornerMDFAAFP(She/Her)

Family Medicine • Boston, MA

Women's Health, Urgent Care, Behavioral Medicine

Chief Medical Officer, Amwell and President, Amwell Medical Group

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Summary

  • Executive clinical leader with over 20 years of experience in delivering and transforming healthcare through technology and innovation. As the Chief Medical Officer and President of Amwell Medical Group, the affiliate medical group of Amwell, I am the lead clinical voice for Amwell and am responsible for the oversight and implementation of all clinical programs, including virtual primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, women's health, nutrition, weight loss and new clinical offerings.

    I lead a team of thousands of clinicians and collaborate closely with the Amwell product team to drive technology-enabled, value-focused clinical outcomes. I also represent the voice of national telehealth companies in telehealth regulatory advocacy forums to foster rational, safe, and equitable policies and practices. My mission is to create a patient-centric, provider-friendly, high-quality model of healthcare that is accessible to all.

    • Mercy Hospital, Bo, Sierra Leone

    Through Helping Children Worldwide's work in Bo, Sierra Leone, we became acutely aware of the intense need for healthcare services for children and other member

Education & Training

  • VCU-Fairfax Family Medicine Residency
    VCU-Fairfax Family Medicine ResidencyFamily Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
    Inova Fairfax Medical CampusResidency, Family Medicine, 1994 - 1997
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityAB, History , Cum Laude, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Washington-Baltimore Castle Connolly, 2012
  • Top Doctors:Washington DC Area Castle Connolly, 2012
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • What’s at Stake if Congress Doesn’t Extend Covid-Era Telehealth Rules?
    What’s at Stake if Congress Doesn’t Extend Covid-Era Telehealth Rules?April 7th, 2022
  • Surge in Telehealth Brings Access, Convenience to Rare Disease Patients
    Surge in Telehealth Brings Access, Convenience to Rare Disease PatientsFebruary 28th, 2022
  • A Prescription Against COVID-19: Telehealth and Ivermectin
    A Prescription Against COVID-19: Telehealth and IvermectinSeptember 28th, 2021
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External Links

  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-horner-m-d-3653143b
  • Online Care Grouphttps://www.americanwell.com/telemedicine-physicians/

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