
Education:
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Bio:
Dr. Penn is a native Virginian, born and raised in Richmond. She attended Eastern Virginia Medical School and after completing her medical training in Charleston, SC, and Philadelphia she returned to Richmond to practice as a pediatric endocrinologist. She is incredibly excited to be back in Hampton Roads. Dr. Penn has a special interest in Type 1 diabetes and transgender medicine. She has been actively involved in the Central Virginia diabetes community and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She founded and co-directed the Pediatric and Adolescent Transgender Clinic in Richmond.
Clinical Interests:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Transgender Medicine
Honors and Awards:
- Richmond Magazine Top Doc (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)
- Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Docs” 2020, 2021, 2022
Community Involvement and Memberships:
Pediatric Endocrine Society
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
JDRF
Contact Info:
(757) 668-7237
Location(s):
CHKD Main Hospital
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23518
Oyster Point Office
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Princess Anne Office
2021 Concert Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456