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Finding a doctor who listens, understands your history and makes you feel seen can change everything about your care. For many Black patients, that search also includes a hope. They want a provider who shares their lived experience. The research backs up why that matters. In fact, studies link greater representation of Black physicians to longer life expectancy and better preventive care. Yet Black women remain one of the most underrepresented groups in medicine. As a result, the work of the doctors on this list matters even more.
Fortunately, St. Louis is home to a remarkable community of Black female doctors. They practice across specialties, from delivering babies to leading public health. Each physician below has earned real distinction. Together, they bring decades of service, academic leadership, board certification and a deep commitment to their community.
What is the best hospital in St. Louis?
When it comes to overall adult care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital ranks as the best hospital in St. Louis. It partners with Washington University School of Medicine. Year after year, U.S. News & World Report ranks it No. 1 in Missouri. The hospital also earns national rankings in roughly a dozen adult specialties. That places it among the country’s elite academic medical centers…