Listings of web sites from African American doctors and organizations
Dr. Rovenia "Ro" Brock
A black doctor best known for her show on BET, and author of the national best-seller, Dr. Ro’s Ten Secrets To Livin’ Healthy.
Dr. Scott Whitaker
A black doctor who specializes in alternative health, with over 15 years experience in herbology, iridology, homeopathy, natural healing, and detoxification.
Dr. Andrea D. Willis
A black doctor who helps the terminally ill find peace in the midst of spiritual turmoil. She has appeared on the Michael Baisden show.
African
American Therapists
The purpose of this site is to “connect black
men and women who are ready to make changes in their
lives with brothers and sisters who are trained to
help them.”
www.africanamericantherapists.com
All
About Black Health
A website that keeps you informed on health related
issues as they affect Blacks and minorities at risk,
for the betterment of their lives.
www.allaboutblackhealth.com
American
Black Chiropractic Association
The purpose of the ABCA is to help recruit, encourage,
and support black persons to study chiropractic.
www.abcachiro.com
Dr.
Andrea D. Willis
A black physician in the Brentwood Tennessee area
who found a health organization called DiagnosisDestiny
LLC. She also helps terminally-ill patients find spiritual
peace.
www.diagnosisdestiny.com/
Angela
Wilson, MD FACOG
Angela is an African American doctor providing OB-GYN
services at Metropolitan Women Services in New York.
www.mwsobgyn.org
Association
of Black Cardiologists, Inc
The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities
related to cardiovascular disease in all people of
color.
www.abcardio.org
Association
of Black Psychologists
Founded by a number of black psychologists across
the country, they actively address the serious problems
facing Black Psychologists and the larger Black community.
www.abpsi.org
Association of Black Women Physicians
An organized network of Black women physicians committed
to the improvement of public health and welfare.
www.blackwomenphysicians.org
Associations of Clinicians for the Underserved
A nonprofit, transdisciplinary organization of clinicians,
advocates, and health care organizations united in
a common mission to improve the health of America's
underserved populations
www.clinicians.org
Black
Counselors
Black Counselors.com was created to meet the need
of the Black Community to find qualified mental health
clinicians and resources sensitive to their needs.
www.blackcounselors.com
Black
Doctor
Offers new innovative approaches for Black health,
vitality tips and news, and free referrals to black
doctors.
www.blackdoctor.org
Black Doctor Directory
Community United Providers (CUP) is a non-profit Healthcare Organization that publishes the FREE African American Physician Directory Resource Guide for New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia.
www.cupi.org
Carol
L. Brown, MD (Cancer Surgery)
Dr. Brown provides cancer related surgery out of Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
www.mskcc.org
Dr.
Catrise Austin
An African American dentist who founded VIP Smiles
- a modern dental practice in New York City for celebrities.
www.vipsmiles.com
Cincinnati
Medical Association
Their mission is to support the delivery of quality
medical care to the traditionally underserved segments
of the Greater Cincinnati community.
www.cincinnatimedicalassociation.org
Charles
Drew University of Medicine and Science
Located in the Los Angeles area, this institution
is named after Dr. Charles Richard Drew - one of the
first black doctors who pioneered blood preservation.
www.cdrewu.edu
Dina
Strachan, MD (Dermatology)
Located in New York, Dina is an African American dermatologist
who studied at Harvard and Yale.
www.dinastrachanmd.com
Directory of Black Physicians
This website has a listing of black physicians from
various parts of the country, as well as their specialties.
www.theblackmarket.com
Houston
Medical Forum
Founded in 1958 as a Houston doctors association for
black doctors.
www.hmfonline.org
Dr.
Jean Archer (Podiatrist)
Dr Archer is an African American Podiatrist located
in New York. She specializes in sports injuries and
the proper maintenance of the diabetic foot.
www.doctorarcher.com
Dr.
Michael Bermant, MD (Ethnic Rhinoplasty)
Although Dr Bermant is not African American, he does
specialize in Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Virginia.
www.plasticsurgery4u.com
MS
Family Medicine
Two female African American doctors who provide family
medical services in New York area.
www.msfamilyhealthcare.com
National
Black Nurses Association, Inc
NBNA mission is to provide a forum for collective
action by African American nurses to "investigate,
define and determine what the health care needs of
African Americans are.
www.nbna.org
National
Dentist Association
The mission of the National Dental Association is
to represent the concerns of ethnic minorities in
dentistry. This site also has a dentist finder.
www.ndaonline.org
National
Dental Hygentists’ Association
The NDHA was founded by African American dental hygienists.
www.ndhaonline.org
National
Medical Association
Their purpose is to advance the art and science of
medicine for people of African descent through education,
advocacy, and health policy to promote health and
wellness, eliminate health disparities, and sustain
physician viability.
www.nmanet.org
National
Podiatric Medical Association
The NPMA exists to foster the philosophy of disadvantaged/minority
recruitment, retention, achievement and professional
development.
www.npmaonline.org
Dr.
Rovenia Brock
Also, known as Dr. Ro - she is one of the most renowned
African American Nutritionist, and author of the national
best-selling book entitled "Dr. Ro’s Ten
Secrets To Livin’ Healthy".
www.askdrro.com
Dr.
Sadie Sheafe (Psychotherapist)
Dr Sadie Sheafe is an African American Board Certified
Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, and Licensed
Clinical Social Worker in Virginia.
www.drsadiesheafe.com
Dr.
Scott Whitaker
Founder and owner of the Wholistic Health Institute,
Inc., Dr. Whitaker is also the black doctor who authored
the popular book entitled "Medisins".
/www.medisins.net/
Society
of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS)
This organization is designed to stimulate, mentor
and inspire young African American surgeons and medical
students to pursue academic careers.
http://www.sbas.net
Student
National Medical Association
The nation's oldest and largest independent, student-run
organization focused on the needs and concerns of
medical students of color.
www.snma.org
What
Is A Black Doctor?
A
black doctor is an African American doctor or physician
who specializes in health issues that pertain to African
American patients. While most are community doctors, many
Black doctors are also surgeons and physicians.
Why
Do Some Prefer A Black Doctor?
Some African Americans prefer a black doctor
because they feel that the doctor will be more compassionate
and helpful towards their health issues. This is similar
in many other ethnic groups, as studies show that most
Asians prefer an Asian doctor.
Where
Can Black Doctors Be Found?
The internet is full of web sites and directories
of African American doctors, physicians, and health experts.
Many cities and states produces print directories as well,
to allow non-Internet users the ability to locate a doctor
of their choice.
What
Struggle Did Black Doctors Face?
According to a 1968 Time Magazine article, Black
doctors faced heavy discrimination from other doctors
and patients who did not want to be touched by a black
person. One black doctor noted that many who wanted to
go to medical school were not prepared educationally,
because of the poor schools that Blacks were forced to
attend. He adds, "Even to be considered, the Negro
must be in the top 1% of his class". The full article
entitled "The Plight of the Black Doctor" can
be read at: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,838622-1,00.html