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Dotun Ogunyemi, MD, FACOG
COLTON, CA
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Accepting patients
Black Mfms in CA
1 provider across CA
Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated June 2026
Cities in CA with Black Maternal-Fetal Medicine providers
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists are OB-GYNs with three additional years of training in complicated pregnancies: preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental disorders, cervical insufficiency, fetal anomalies. Given that Black birthing people face 3 times higher mortality and 2 times higher severe maternal morbidity (CDC, 2023), MFM involvement is often critical for pregnancies complicated by chronic hypertension, diabetes, or prior pregnancy losses. Only about 3 percent of MFMs are Black.
When MFM is involved
- Chronic hypertension or diabetes pre-pregnancy
- Prior preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome
- Prior preterm birth or second-trimester loss
- Multiples (twins, triplets)
- Fetal anomaly on ultrasound
- Age 35+ with other risk factors
Advocacy prompts
- Given my history, should I be on low-dose aspirin from 12 weeks?
- What's my preeclampsia-prevention plan?
- How will we monitor baby's growth, and at what interval?
1 provider found
Few Black Maternal-Fetal Medicines listed in CA yet. Here is how to still get care.
Our directory is growing. In the meantime, the options below can connect you with care from verified Black maternal-fetal medicines regardless of where you live.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Mfm in CA?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Mfms in CA. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Mfm is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Mfms serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Mfms serving CA?
Yes. Many Black Mfms offer telehealth appointments in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Use the telehealth filter on this page to see providers who offer virtual care, which can expand your options significantly if local availability is limited.
Why does seeing a Black Mfm matter?
Research consistently shows that racial concordance between patients and their care team is associated with better communication, greater trust, and improved health outcomes. Patients who share a racial or cultural background with their Mfm often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Mfm before working with them?
Ask whether they are accepting new patients, what insurance they accept, and whether they offer telehealth or in-person visits. It is also worth asking about their experience with conditions relevant to you, their communication style, and how they handle after-hours questions or urgent concerns.
Do Black Mfms in CA accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many Black Mfms listed in this directory accept major insurance plans and some accept Medicaid or Medicare. Use the insurance and Medicaid filters on this page to narrow your search. Contact the provider directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling.