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?
1 provider found
Beyond South Carolina
Black Dietitians nationwide: 2 verified providers, many offering telehealth.
Few Black Dietitians listed in South Carolina 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 dietitians regardless of where you live.
Black Dietitians offering virtual visits
These providers serve patients anywhere, including South Carolina, via telehealth.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Dietitian in South Carolina?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse Black Dietitians in South Carolina. You can filter by distance from a ZIP code, by telehealth, and by whether the Dietitian has confirmed they are 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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina accept insurance or Medicaid?
This directory does not yet record which insurance plans each Dietitian accepts, so the listings here cannot tell you. Contact the Dietitian 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.