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- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1538722806 recorded Jun 2026
- Morehouse School of Medicine alumni Self-identification Source recorded May 2026
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About Shawkut Ali
Shawkut Ali, MD, MEd is a Black family medicine provider practicing in Atlanta, GA. Shawkut offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Family Medicine
Black family medicine doctors care for you, your parents, and your kids under one roof. That continuity reduces ER visits and improves screening rates.
Family medicine physicians treat everyone in the household, from newborns through grandparents, in a single practice. That continuity matters: the CDC's 2022 National Health Interview Survey found Black Americans with a consistent primary care relationship had 23 percent fewer ER visits than those without. For families navigating a fragmented healthcare system, one trusted doctor for everyone is efficiency and safety.
Studies in Annals of Family Medicine (Marrast et al., 2014) show Black family physicians are significantly more likely to practice in underserved Black communities, making them a backbone of health equity.
What family medicine covers
- Well-child checks, vaccines, sports physicals
- Women's reproductive and prenatal care (some practices)
- Adult chronic disease: hypertension, diabetes, asthma
- Minor procedures: skin biopsies, joint injections, IUD placement
- Geriatric care, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Advocacy prompts
- Can our whole family be on your panel, and do you do group visits?
- How do you coordinate with specialists when a referral is needed?
- What's your approach to pain and how do you decide when to refer?
Frequently asked questions
Is Shawkut Ali accepting new patients?
Shawkut Ali is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Shawkut Ali's practice located?
Shawkut Ali practices at 997 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY, Atlanta, GA 30912. Phone: 706-721-6597.
Does Shawkut Ali offer telehealth?
Shawkut Ali sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Family Medicine treat?
Black family medicine doctors care for you, your parents, and your kids under one roof. That continuity reduces ER visits and improves screening rates.
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