Katia Cnop

Katia Cnop, DO is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Associate Medical Director at USC Street Medicine, University of Southern California. She focuses on serving marginalized populations, including homeless communities in Los Angeles and rural indigenous Maya communities in Guatemala. Her work emphasizes culturally competent care, patient navigation systems, and global health equity.

Education: Undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology from University of California, Santa Cruz. Medical degree from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (New Mexico). Completed Family Medicine residency and Addiction Medicine fellowship at Ventura County Medical Center.

Research interests include rural healthcare access, indigenous health systems, addiction medicine, and nutritional interventions in underserved regions. Her publications highlight case studies in dermatomyositis management, pediatric hemangioma treatment in remote areas, and community-based nutrition programs in Guatemala.

Labs/Teams: Active member of USC Street Medicine, providing healthcare to unsheltered populations. Previously worked with Maya Health Alliance in Guatemala’s rural areas.