Rachel Koch, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
CLEVELAND, OH
Black RNs with specialty certification: diabetes, wound care, lactation, oncology. RNs spend more time with patients than any other provider.
1 provider found
Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated May 2026
1 provider found
CLEVELAND, OH
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Our directory is growing. In the meantime, the options below can connect you with care from verified Black registered nurse (specialty)s regardless of where you live.
Registered nurses with specialty certification, including certified diabetes educators (CDCES), wound-care nurses (CWOCN), lactation consultants (IBCLCs), and oncology nurses (OCNs), provide deep expertise in their niche. RNs spend more time with patients than any other provider type and often anchor long-term chronic disease management. The National Black Nurses Association estimates about 10 percent of U.S. RNs are Black, higher than most clinical professions.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Rns in Cleveland, OH. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Registered Nurse (specialty) is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Rns serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Yes. Many Black Rns 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.
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 Registered Nurse (specialty) often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
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.
Many Black Rns 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.
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