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Deanna Wilson Adkins

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Endocrinology
Box 102820 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2000 Erwin Rd, Box 102820, Durham, NC 27710

Awards & Honors


Pauli Murray Advocacy Award

Other Pauli Murray Center and Duke Sexual and Gender Wellness Program · 2023 Pauli Murray's niece, Rosita Stevens-Holsey, will be presenting the "Pauli Murray Awards" for individuals who exemplify the work of Pauli Murray and are working to make the world a place where Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray would have thrived. More about this award

William A. Cleland, MD, Diversity and Inclusion Award

Department Duke Department of Pediatrics · 2023 Recognizes faculty, staff, or trainees who promote and enhance diversity and inclusiveness as detailed in the department's equity, diversity, and inclusion mission statement. All faculty, staff, and trainees (residents and fellows) are eligible. More about this award

Woman of Achievement

Other Durham Magazine · 2022

Diversity and Inclusion Award Duke

School Duke School Medicine · 2021 Team Award for Faculty in the CDHD Couse

Diversity and Inclusion Award

University Office of Diversity and Inclusion Duke University · 2018

In the News


Published February 8, 2023
Medical Experts Examine Impact of NC Bills on LGBTQ+ Youth
Published October 10, 2022
Clinical Practice Today Oct 2022; Sports Medicine: Keeping Transgender Athletes in the Game
Published August 26, 2022
Duke Clinic Provides Care for Transgender Youth, Children With Differences of Sex Development
Published June 2, 2022
“Parents Bill of Rights,” targeting LGBTQ kids is full of wrongs, opponents say
Published April 12, 2022
What is gender affirming care?
Published July 1, 2021
Sex tests' on athletes rely on faulty beliefs about testosterone as a magical strength hormone
Published April 9, 2021
Top Transgender Doctor Warns Teen Treatment Ban Could Be Deadly
Published April 7, 2021
Experts-Bill Targeting Trans People Get the Science Wrong
Published February 16, 2018
Duke Clinic Helps Transgender Youth Transition to New Identities
Published October 19, 2016
Clinic Offers Care, Support for Transgender Youth and Others Facing Gender Issues
Published August 3, 2016
I'd rather have a living son than a dead daughter
Published June 10, 2016
Clinic director: Family support eases transgender transition
Published June 3, 2016
Dr. Deanna Adkins: Science and gender identity
Published May 10, 2016
Dr. Deanna Adkins: Understanding what it means to be transgender
Published April 22, 2016
Duke center focusing on child gender issues sees impact on patients after HB2
Published September 22, 2015
Duke opens center for transgender adolescents