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Kathleen Hansen, MD
CAPITOLA, CA
Registered Dietitian
Accepting patients
Black Rds in CA
1 provider across CA
Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated June 2026
Cities in CA with Black Registered Dietitian providers
Registered dietitians (RDs, also RDNs) are the only credentialed nutrition professionals licensed to provide medical nutrition therapy. Black adults face 60 percent higher type 2 diabetes and 40 percent higher hypertension rates, and nutrition therapy is a first-line treatment for both. But fewer than 3 percent of RDs are Black (AND, 2023), meaning most Black patients receive nutrition advice from someone unfamiliar with their food culture. A JAND study showed Black patients had 1.2-point higher A1C reductions with culturally matched RDs.
What RDs treat
- Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes
- High blood pressure, heart disease
- PCOS and insulin resistance
- Kidney disease (renal diet)
- GI issues: IBS, celiac, Crohn's
- Weight management
- Sports nutrition, prenatal nutrition
Advocacy prompts
- Do you work with soul food, West African, or Caribbean cuisines?
- What are realistic short-term A1C or blood pressure goals?
- Can you bill my insurance for medical nutrition therapy?
1 provider found
Few Black Registered Dietitians 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 registered dietitians regardless of where you live.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Rd in CA?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Rds in CA. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Rd is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Rds serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Rds serving CA?
Yes. Many Black Rds 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 Rd 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 Rd often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Rd 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 Rds in CA accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many Black Rds 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.