BlackDoctor Establishes Inaugural Medical Advisory Board

The new board members represent a diverse array of medical disciplines, including oncology, psychiatry, cardiology, and dermatology. This initiative serves as a cornerstone of the company’s ongoing rebrand, transitioning it from a media outlet into a comprehensive digital health platform. Beyond simple consultation, these physicians are actively involved in building proprietary tools like WellBot and Health On Point, ensuring the technology reflects the specific needs of Black patients and practitioners.

Akinwole Garrett, CEO of BlackDoctor, emphasized that the board is designed to ensure the platform remains rooted in its mission by keeping practicing clinicians at the center of innovation. Dr. Craig Emmitt Cole, an oncologist based in Detroit, noted that the collaboration allows for the creation of resources that go beyond generic medical advice, focusing instead on tools that acknowledge the unique health disparities and experiences of the community. This board now serves as the clinical gateway for the platform’s network, which already includes over 30,000 culturally sensitive healthcare professionals across the United States.