Cynthia Cherfane

Cynthia Cherfane, MD, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Clinician Educator) at the University of Southern California, specializing in the Department of Medicine with clinical and research focus on gastroenterology and hematology.

Her research centers on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), particularly Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, where she pioneered investigations into monocytosis and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratios as biomarkers for disease severity and activity. She also conducts significant work in hematology, specifically examining diagnostic challenges and atypical presentations of hereditary hemochromatosis, including juvenile forms with fatal outcomes.

Analysis of her 2013-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on biomarker validation in IBD management and hemochromatosis diagnostics, demonstrating translational research bridging clinical observation with laboratory parameters to improve disease monitoring and reduce diagnostic delays.