About Dr. Carlyn

Cynthia J. Carlyn, MD, FIDSA, is a Leading Infectious Disease Medicine Specialist with Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY

Cynthia J. Carlyn, MD, FIDSA, is a seasoned infectious disease specialist who serves as Chief of Infectious Disease at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. Thus, she overseas 5 programs, including HIV medicine, antibiotic stewardship, infection prevention (chair), home IV antibiotics, and general infectious disease. And, she is a mentor for medical students, internal medicine interns and residents, and allergy fellows from Albany Medical Center. As an infectious disease specialist, she has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis, control and treatment of infections.  Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms – such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Moreover, Dr. Carlyn has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-five years. Therefore, she has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of her work. Dr. Cynthia J. Carlyn received her Alden March Biomedical Ethics Certification at Albany Medical College (2008). In addition, the Joint Commission Surveyor recognized for providing exceptional care to veteran patients during 2015 JC survey. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice as evidenced by her sterling record. Hence, she ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. For more information about Dr. Cynthia J. Carlyn, please visit https://www.albany.va.gov/.

Cynthia J. Carlyn, MD, FIDSA, attended Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, and received her medical degree in 1979. Then, she served her internal medicine residency, and microbiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Furthermore, Dr. Carlyn completed her fellowship in emerging infectious diseases at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, she received board certification in internal medicine and infectious disease medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. And, she remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations. As a result, he is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America. Moreover, she attained fellowship of the Infectious Disease Society of America. She feels that her success is attributable primarily to her parents and her faith instilling a strong work ethic. Also, she links her success to striving to do the most with what she was given in the world and wanting to pay it forward. Dr. Cynthia J. Carlyn dedicates her spare time to traveling, reading, gardening and swimming. Also, she participates in didactic teaching and team-based learning and contributes to various charities. Dr. Carlyn remains a member of the Maimonides Society and the Temple Israel Congregation. For more information about Dr. Carlyn, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8136882-Cynthia-Carlyn-infectious-disease-specialist-Albany-NY-12208.