15 Black Doctors You Should Be Following On Social Media

Pioneering doctors like James McCune Smith and Rebecca Lee Crumpler, who were the first African American man and woman to earn their medical degrees, paved the way for generations of African Americans in medicine. Today’s Black doctors not only carry on their legacy through their work but also have created a strong online presence that shows what a doctor looks like. Here are 15 Black doctors that you should be following on social media.   

1. Tera Poole, Doctor of Dental Surgery and the first Black valedictorian of the University of Maryland’s School of Dentistry, the world’s largest and first dental school 

A photo posted by Doctor. Tera (@paging_drtera) on Jan 17, 2017 at 5:18pm PST

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 2. Dr. Kelvin Brown, MD, MPH 

A photo posted by Dr. Kelvin Brown, MD, MPH (@drkelvinbrown) on Oct 29, 2016 at 9:24am PDT

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 3. Dr. Andrea Alexander, OB/GYN Resident 

A photo posted by Dr. Andrea Alexander (@paging.dr.dre) on Oct 14, 2016 at 4:48pm PDT

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 4. Dr. Javon S., Doctor of Dental Surgery

A photo posted by Dr. Javon S. (@javonzdds) on Nov 29, 2016 at 2:03pm PST

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 5. Dr. Michelle Henry, Dermatologic Surgeon  

A photo posted by Michelle Henry (@drmichellehenry) on Nov 14, 2016 at 5:57pm PST

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 6. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and Media Health Expert

A photo posted by Jessica Shepherd MD, MBA (@jessicashepherdmd) on Feb 9, 2017 at 10:42am PST

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 7. Myron Rolle, Medical Student and Former NFL Player  

A photo posted by Myron Rolle (@myronlrolle) on Feb 6, 2017 at 12:25pm PST

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8. Dr. Laura Lacquer, Dermatology Resident

A photo posted by lauralacquer (@lauralacquer) on Jan 19, 2016 at 9:15am PST

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9. Dr. Phoenyx Austin, specializes in health and fitness

9. Dr. Phoenyx Austin, Founder of The FitBeauty Shop 

A photo posted by Dr. Phoenyx Austin, MD (@drphoenyx) on Jul 22, 2015 at 4:33pm PDT

10. Dr. Nik, Fitness and Nutrition MD, Doctor of Medicine

A photo posted by Dr. Nik – Fitness & Nutrition (@dr.nik_fitness) on Jan 3, 2017 at 7:00am PST

 11. Dr. Jasmine Shanelle, Veterinarian

A photo posted by Dr. Jasmine Shanelle (@dr_jasmineshanelle) on Nov 11, 2016 at 1:35pm PST

12. Jaii T., Medical Student and Future Surgeon

A photo posted by Dr. Jaii T (@dr_jaii) on Jan 25, 2017 at 4:19pm PST

13. Dr. Leslie Nwoke, Psychiatry Resident

A photo posted by Dr. Leslie Nwoke • #Heartwork (@divadocspeaks) on May 21, 2015 at 8:56pm PDT

14. Dr. James, CEO and Founder of Diamond Physicians

A photo posted by Dr. James (@the_drjames) on Feb 5, 2017 at 11:21am PST

15. Dr. Bernard Ashby, Vascular Cardiologist

A photo posted by Bernard Ashby (@bashbymd) on Jun 2, 2016 at 10:13am PDT