Healthcare
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Check out this list of Black healthcare providers.
National Medical Association (NMA)
Role: Largest and oldest organization representing African American physicians and health professionals in the U.S.
Services: Physician directory, advocacy, and networking.
How to Find Providers: Search the NMA Physician Directory for African American doctors across various specialties.
Black Health Directory
Role: A directory of Black-owned health businesses and Black health professionals.
Services: It offers a searchable list of Black healthcare providers, including physicians, mental health professionals, nutritionists, and more.
The Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP)
Role: A national organization dedicated to supporting Black women physicians in the U.S.
Services: Provides mentorship and networking for Black women doctors and advocates for health equity.
The National Dental Association (NDA)
Role: Represents African American dentists and dental professionals in the U.S.
Services: Includes a directory to find Black dental providers.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – Diversity and Inclusion
Role: Promotes diversity and inclusion in obstetrics and gynecology.
Services: You can inquire about or search for Black OB/GYN providers via ACOG’s diversity initiatives.
National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
Role: Advocates for the professional advancement of Black nurses and healthcare professionals.
Services: Provides access to a network of Black nurses and offers a nurse directory for patients to find Black nurses across specialties.
African American Mental Health Providers
Role: Many mental health professionals identify as Black or African American and specialize in cultural competency.
Services: Platforms like Therapy for Black Girls or Therapy for Black Men connect Black patients with therapists who understand their cultural background.
African American Dermatologists
Role: Some dermatologists specialize in treating skin conditions unique to African Americans.
Services: Offers resources and a directory of dermatologists who are experts in treating diverse skin tones.
Morehouse School of Medicine
Role: (Atlanta, GA), a historically Black medical school focused on underserved communities.
MENTAL HEALTH
Orange Tree Counseling and Consulting, LLC
We offer empowered mental health services including individual and group counseling, goal setting sessions, consultation, and community workshops. Our focus is on 18+ Black and Brown folks and LGBT+ individuals with specific expertise on college students and young professionals. Our services are fully virtual, we accept most commercial insurance plans, and are able to work with people living in IL and FL.
Instagram: @orangetreecounseling
Lateefah Wielenga
Life/Relationship Coach
Shawnti Refuge
Shawnti Refuge is a Master Certified Mental Health Coach, keynote speaker, and author specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. Through her brand JournalBae.com, she offers guided journals, online courses, and workshops designed to help individuals overcome past trauma, manage anxiety, and improve self-awareness. Her services include group coaching programs, live sessions, and collaborations with organizations to promote mental health in workplaces and communities. Shawnti empowers her audience—primarily Black women and busy professionals—to reclaim their peace, heal from within, and thrive through self-discovery and affirmations.
Michelle Wiltshire, Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist
You’ve been pondering deep questions about yourself, your past, and your future. You’re fiercely searching for more self-love and healing, and you are on a journey to more insight and manifestation. Despite all your efforts you find yourself battling low mood, anxious energy, and disruptive self doubt.
Prominent Black Healthcare Providers:
Some notable Black healthcare professionals who have made significant contributions to their fields:
Dr. Charles Drew – Known as the father of the blood bank, Dr. Drew was a pioneering African American surgeon and researcher.
Dr. Alexa Canady – The first African American woman neurosurgeon in the U.S.
Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston – Pediatrician and advocate for the elimination of sickle cell anemia, former director of the U.S. Public Health Service’s Division of Sickle Cell Disease