Cynthia Crowder-Hicks, MD

About Cynthia

Cynthia Crowder Hicks, M.D. is a physician with Diagnostic and Medical Clinic in Mobile, Alabama, specializing in Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. She also serves as the medical director for the Sleep Lab at Mobile Infirmary. Dr. Crowder Hicks has been a leader for Infirmary Health, the largest private healthcare system in Alabama, in responding to COVID-19. Beginning in March 2020, Dr. Crowder Hicks pivoted her clinical practice to primarily providing bedside care for COVID-19 inpatients. Multiple times over the pandemic, her hospital has led the charge for the most COVID-19 inpatients in the state of Alabama. Additionally, she was the first individual at Infirmary Health to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and has been a strong advocate for the vaccine and personal safety measures through appearances with multiple news organizations including CNN, NPR, Alabama Public Radio and local news affiliates.

Dr. Crowder Hicks received her Medical Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2000. She completed her residency with Tulane University School of Medicine in 2003 where she also went on to complete her fellowship in 2006. While a fellow at Tulane University School of Medicine, she was a leader in the hospital’s immediate response to Hurricane Katrina, caring for patients while they managed their safe evacuation following the devastating effects of the storm. She received recognition from New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin for her heroic efforts.