Overview
Dr. Macmurdo specializes in clinical genetics for children and adults at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, she attended Rhodes College, earning a B.S. in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry. She then attended medical school at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Dr. Macmurdo trained in pediatrics at UT COM Chattanooga and continued in fellowship in medical genetics at Stanford Hospital and clinics in California. Dr. Macmurdo joined the Baylor Scott and White team in 2015. For her clinical practice, she sees patients with suspected genetic disorders including the multidisciplinary clinics for Down syndrome and pediatric oncology. Dr. Macmurdo's areas of expertise include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory myositis, and vasculitis. Connect with Dr. Macmurdo: Colleen Forsyth Macmurdo, DO, FACMG | LinkedIn Dr. Macmurdo on Doximity.
Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Macmurdo has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo a top-rated expert for Microcephaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo is classified as an Experienced expert for Microcephaly, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo specialize in?
While Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Microcephaly, Increased Head Circumference, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Microcephaly. You can view a list of Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo accept my insurance?
Dr. Colleen F. Macmurdo accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- 2q37 Deletion SyndromeDr. Macmurdo isExperienced. Learn about 2q37 Deletion Syndrome.
- 47 XYY SyndromeDr. Macmurdo isExperienced. Learn about 47 XYY Syndrome.
- Aase SyndromeDr. Macmurdo isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Abruzzo-Erickson SyndromeDr. Macmurdo isExperienced. Learn about Abruzzo-Erickson Syndrome.
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Macmurdo isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Acrodermatitis EnteropathicaDr. Macmurdo isExperienced. Learn about Acrodermatitis Enteropathica.