About
Cherylyn K. Black, MD earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa in 1989. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1994. She completed an internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, then finished her Family Medicine residency at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, Massachusetts in 2001. She holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Her licenses cover Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts.
Dr. Black grew up in the Midwest, shaped by values of honesty, hard work, and respect. Those values guide how she treats every patient. She sees listening as the most important skill in medicine. She focuses on preventive care and aims to support patients through every stage of life. She welcomes family members into care conversations when patients find that helpful. Her personal interests include travel, boating, snow skiing, water sports, costume design, and museums.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Iowa, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, 1989
Medical School
University of Iowa College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1994
Residency
Family Medicine, Beverly Hospital, Beverly, MA, 1998-2001
Additional Training
Internship: St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul, MN, 1995-1997
Certifications
Who is Dr. Black right for?
Dr. Black is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term primary care relationship built on trust and preventive focus. Patients managing chronic conditions or seeking proactive wellness planning benefit from her thorough, personalized approach. She works well with patients who value open communication and unhurried appointments. People who want a physician reachable after hours and on weekends will find her practice a good match. Families who prefer to stay involved in health decisions are also welcome in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Black practices full-scope family medicine and sees patients across all stages of life. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive wellness planning. She applies her more than 20 years of experience to both routine care and complex health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Black holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Black earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1994. She completed an internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, followed by a Family Medicine residency at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Dr. Black treats listening as the foundation of good medicine. She builds care around trust, respect, and long-term partnership. She focuses on preventive approaches and aims to support patients through every stage of life.
Yes, when appropriate, Dr. Black welcomes family members into health conversations. She believes care decisions often involve those closest to the patient and supports that involvement when patients find it helpful.
Dr. Black brings more than 20 years of experience in family medicine. She has practiced across multiple states and holds licensure in Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts.
Yes. Dr. Black co-authored a published work in 1995 in Current Opinion in Dermatology, titled 'Necrolytic Migratory Erythema: A Multisyndrome Eruption,' alongside Dr. Warren Piette from the Department of Dermatology at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Black graduated in the University of Iowa Undergraduate Honors Program from 1988 to 1989. She was also a candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship in 1988 and earned placement on the President's List at the University of Iowa in 1987.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026