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Black Primary Care Physicians: checkups, preventive care, chronic disease management. Racial concordance improves hypertension and diabetes outcomes.

12 providers found

Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated July 2026

12 providers found

What to know about Black Primary Care Physician care

Black adults are 40 percent more likely to die from heart disease, stroke, or diabetes than white adults (CDC, 2023). Much of that gap traces back to gaps in primary care: missed screenings, undertreated blood pressure, delayed diabetes diagnosis. A primary care physician (PCP) is the front door to every other specialist. They run the annual checkup, update vaccines, screen for cancer and metabolic disease, manage chronic conditions day-to-day, and refer when something needs deeper expertise.

A landmark Oakland trial (Alsan et al., American Economic Review, 2019) found Black men randomized to a Black PCP agreed to 49 percent more preventive services, especially invasive ones like blood draws, than those assigned a non-Black PCP.

Common reasons to book a Black PCP

  • Annual physical, blood pressure and cholesterol check
  • Diabetes and prediabetes screening (A1C)
  • Colon, breast, cervical, and lung cancer screening referrals
  • Chronic disease management: hypertension, asthma, thyroid
  • Mental health first-line care and referrals

Advocacy prompts

  • What is my blood pressure goal, and what's my plan to hit it?
  • Am I due for any cancer screenings based on family history?
  • If you're prescribing a new medication, what side effects should I watch for?

Cities with Black Primary Care Physician

Los Angeles, CA 8 providers SALT LAKE CITY, UT 4 providers ATLANTA, GA 4 providers PHILADELPHIA, PA 2 providers NEWARK, NJ 1 provider ROYAL OAK, MI 1 provider WELLESLEY, MA 1 provider COLUMBIA, SC 1 provider LOS ANGELES, CA 1 provider NASHVILLE, TN 1 provider

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a Black Primary Care Doctor in the US?

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

Are there virtual or telehealth Black Primary Care Doctors serving the US?

Yes. Many Black Primary Care Doctors 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 Primary Care Doctor 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 Primary Care Doctor often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.

What should I ask a Primary Care Doctor 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 Primary Care Doctors in the US accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many Black Primary Care Doctors 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.

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 verified providers on this page.

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