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Black Obstetricians in TN

4 providers across TN

Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated June 2026

Cities in TN with Black OB-GYN providers

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Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women in the United States (CDC, 2023). The disparity exists across income and education levels and is largely driven by systemic bias in clinical care, including delayed recognition of warning signs, dismissed pain, and undertreated hypertension. A landmark study in PNAS (Greenwood et al., 2020) found Black newborns are half as likely to die when cared for by Black physicians. Black OB-GYNs provide the full scope: prenatal and birth care, gynecologic surgery, contraception, fibroid management, menopause.

What OB-GYNs cover

  • Prenatal, birth, and postpartum care
  • Fibroids (3 times more common in Black women)
  • Endometriosis
  • Contraception, including LARCs
  • Gynecologic surgery, hysterectomy alternatives
  • Menopause care

When to book

  • Planning pregnancy or newly pregnant
  • Heavy bleeding or suspected fibroids
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Abnormal Pap or HPV result
  • Menopause symptoms affecting quality of life

Advocacy prompts

  • What are my non-surgical options for fibroids before we discuss hysterectomy?
  • What's your C-section rate, and why would I need one?
  • Do you have a doula-friendly birth policy?

4 providers found

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a Black Obstetrician in TN?

Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Obstetricians in TN. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Obstetrician is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Obstetricians serve patients statewide or nationwide.

Are there virtual or telehealth Black Obstetricians serving TN?

Yes. Many Black Obstetricians 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 Obstetrician 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 Obstetrician often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.

What should I ask a Obstetrician 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 Obstetricians in TN accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many Black Obstetricians 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.