Kelly Powers
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Kelly Ann Powers (May 13, 1979 – December 1, 2024) Kelly Powers was an American podiatric surgeon and television commentator. She worked as a medical expert and health advocate, appearing on networks such as Fox News and Fox Business, while also supporting various medical charities and raising awareness about brain cancer following her diagnosis in 2020.
Kelly Powers Early life and education
Kelly Ann Powers was born on May 13, 1979, in Yonkers, New York, to Joan Marie Powers and Joseph Powers. She grew up in Westchester County.
Powers obtained a bachelor’s degree from Baruch College and later attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She pursued a M.S. in environmental science at the University of San Francisco, focusing on toxicology and epidemiology, and conducted thesis work on skeletal fluorosis in Eastern Africa. She completed her medical residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Boston University School of Medicine, specializing in podiatric and general surgery.
Kelly Powers Career
Powers worked as a podiatric surgeon with a focus on diabetes, limb salvage, and sports medicine. She was affiliated with several medical institutions, including White Plains Hospital in New York, Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, and the Rye Ambulatory Surgery Center. Powers published articles in medical journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Journal of Diabetes Research.
Powers regularly appeared on Fox News and Fox Business, including programs like Fox & Friends and Red Eye. Her role involved discussing medical news, public health, and political topics. She also contributed to CNN, HLN, and NBC News on health-related stories. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she shared health tips and discussed vaccine developments on Fox Business.
Powers volunteered with organizations like Remote Area Medical and supporting causes like MedGift and the Plaster House. She presented her research on skeletal fluorosis at the American Public Health Association meeting and planned to perform surgeries for children with the condition in Tanzania.
Kelly Powers Personal life and death
Kelly Powers married Steven Doll, a sales trader, and they had a son via surrogacy in 2021 due to her health conditions. In her leisure time, she enjoyed activities such as biking, gardening, and ballet.
In 2020, Powers was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. She underwent multiple surgeries and treatments. Powers used her platform to raise awareness about brain cancer research and supported cancer-related charities. She died at her home in Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, on December 1, 2024, at the age of 45.
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