David Flannery, MD
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David B Flannery, MD, is the Director of Telegenetics and Digital Genetics, as well as a Staff Physician in Cleveland Clinic’s Genomic Medicine Institute. He sees patients on Main Campus and via telegenetics technology.
Dr. Flannery is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Medical Genetics. Dr. Flannery completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbia University, and received his medical degree from Emory University. He completed his pediatrics residencies at the Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and the University of Virginia, and his fellowship in human genetics at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Flannery also earned a post-graduate certificate in Health Services Research and Health Economics from the Medical College of Georgia. He is board-certified in both Clinical Genetics and Pediatrics.
A physician leader with a national reputation for shaping the policy and practice of medical genetics, Dr. Flannery has been a key figure in driving the adoption of telegenetics solutions. He has also been active internationally, representing the American Academy of Pediatrics on the World Health Organization’s Topic Advisory Group for the development of ICD-11 codes for genetics, as well as on the Pediatric Task Team of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health. Dr. Flannery also served as an accreditation site visitor for the American Board of Genetic Counseling, and holds leadership positions with the American Medical Association.
Dr. Flannery has nearly 40 years of clinical experience, including appointments at the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, and has published extensively in clinical genetics, telemedicine and dysmorphology, and is a frequent presenter at national meetings. Most recently, Dr. Flannery served as Medical Director of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, the National Coordinating Center for Regional Genetics Collaboratives, and the Newborn Screening Translational Research Network.
His specialty interests include general genetics, pediatric genetics, prenatal genetics, cardiovascular genetics, cancer genetics, telemedicine, and telegenetics.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2018
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College
Human Genetics
Richmond,
VA USA
1983
Residency - University of Virginia Health System
Pediatrics
Charlottesville,
VA USA
1979
Residency - Emory University Hospitals and School of Medicine
Pediatric Residency
Atlanta,
GA USA
1978
Medical Education - Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta,
GA USA
1976
Undergraduate - Columbia University
New York,
NY USA
1972
Certifications
- Medical Genetics and Genomics - Clinical Genetics
- Pediatrics
Research & Publications
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As of 2/27/2023, Dr. Flannery has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Flannery receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- CareSource
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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