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Khadijah Lang, MD
Capitola, CA
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What to know about Black Registered Dietitian care
Registered dietitians (RDs, also RDNs) are the only credentialed nutrition professionals licensed to provide medical nutrition therapy. Black adults face 60 percent higher type 2 diabetes and 40 percent higher hypertension rates, and nutrition therapy is a first-line treatment for both. But fewer than 3 percent of RDs are Black (AND, 2023), meaning most Black patients receive nutrition advice from someone unfamiliar with their food culture. A JAND study showed Black patients had 1.2-point higher A1C reductions with culturally matched RDs.
What RDs treat
- Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes
- High blood pressure, heart disease
- PCOS and insulin resistance
- Kidney disease (renal diet)
- GI issues: IBS, celiac, Crohn's
- Weight management
- Sports nutrition, prenatal nutrition
Advocacy prompts
- Do you work with soul food, West African, or Caribbean cuisines?
- What are realistic short-term A1C or blood pressure goals?
- Can you bill my insurance for medical nutrition therapy?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Dietitian in the US?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Dietitians in the US. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Dietitian is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Dietitians serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Dietitians serving the US?
Yes. Many Black Dietitians 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 Dietitian 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 Dietitian often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Dietitian 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 Dietitians in the US accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many Black Dietitians 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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