Black Health Providers in Philadelphia, PA

Finding a Black health provider in Philadelphia

Black patients in Philadelphia, PA navigate the same nationally documented care gaps as Black patients everywhere, higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, maternal morbidity, mental-health undertreatment, and pain dismissal in clinical settings. The evidence on racial concordance in healthcare is substantial: Black patients who see Black physicians are more likely to agree to preventive services, adhere to medications, and report higher satisfaction with care (Alsan et al., American Economic Review, 2019; Greenwood et al., PNAS, 2020).

Black Health's directory lists verified Black providers across every specialty in Philadelphia. If the specialty you need isn't listed here yet, start with the PA state page or nearby cities below. We grow through community submissions, know a provider who belongs here? Submit them.

What to expect from a first appointment

• Bring a list of your current medications, including supplements.
• Write down the three most important questions you have before the visit.
• Ask for test results in writing, and clarification on anything you didn't understand.
• Request an after-visit summary, it's your legal right under the 21st Century Cures Act.