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Few Black Internists listed in Bellerose, NY 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 internists regardless of where you live.
Black Internists offering virtual visits
These providers serve patients anywhere, including Bellerose, NY, via telehealth.
Lloyd Bonner, MD
Bonner & Haithcock MDs / Bon Secours Sports Medicine & Primary Care
TelehealthMichelle Guy, MD
UCSF Health, Weight Management at Mount Zion
TelehealthRoderick Haithcock, MD, FACP
Bonner & Haithcock MDs / Bon Secours Sports Medicine & Primary Care
TelehealthWilliam King, MD, JD, FACP, AAHIVS
W King Healthcare
TelehealthWhat to know about Black Internal Medicine care in Bellerose
Internal medicine physicians, often called internists, are adult-only primary care doctors trained to manage the chronic conditions where Black Americans shoulder the heaviest burden. Hypertension affects 56 percent of Black adults versus 48 percent of white adults (AHA, 2024). Type 2 diabetes is 60 percent more prevalent. Chronic kidney disease is 3 to 4 times more common. Internists see you annually, track labs over years, and coordinate care when you need cardiology, endocrinology, or nephrology.
Research in JAMA Network Open (2020) found racial concordance improves medication adherence for chronic disease, largely because patients trust and act on their physician's recommendations at a higher rate.
Conditions internists manage
- High blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
- Chronic kidney disease (early stages)
- Thyroid disorders, anemia, GERD
- Tobacco cessation and weight management
Advocacy prompts
- What's my 10-year cardiovascular risk score, and how can I lower it?
- Given my family history, when should I start colon cancer screening?
- What does my eGFR mean for my kidney health?
More Black Internists near Bellerose
Verified internal medicine providers within 25 miles of Bellerose, closest first.
Olakunle Akinboboye, MD, MPH, MBA
Laurelton, NY3.8 mi away
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Internist in Bellerose, NY?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse Black Internists in Bellerose, NY. You can filter by distance from a ZIP code, by telehealth, and by whether the Internist has confirmed they are accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Internists serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Internists serving Bellerose, NY?
Yes. Many Black Internists 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 Internist 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 Internist often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Internist 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 Internists in Bellerose, NY accept insurance or Medicaid?
This directory does not yet record which insurance plans each Internist accepts, so the listings here cannot tell you. Contact the Internist directly to confirm your specific plan, including Medicaid or Medicare, is accepted before scheduling.
Is a Black provider the same as an African American provider on this directory?
Yes. Black Health uses Black and African American interchangeably to describe the same population of providers and patients, matching how people commonly search and self-identify. Both terms point to the same providers on this page.
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