Black Phoenix Arizona

01/17/2024 | 5 Min. Read

Let’s be real finding a good OBGYN is already a whole journey. Finding one who understands Black women on a cultural, emotional, and spiritual level? That’s a different mission entirely. We deserve doctors who take our concerns seriously, honor our experiences, and don’t dismiss our pain or our intuition.

And even though it feels like Phoenix is still growing when it comes to diverse healthcare, trust me, we’ve got some incredible Black women’s health providers right here in the Valley. Doctors who show up for us. Doctors who advocate for us. Doctors who listen, care, and make sure we’re supported from our first appointment to postpartum and everything after.

But here’s the thing: even when a doctor looks like you, that alone doesn’t automatically make them your doctor. Chemistry matters. Their approach matters. Your comfort matters. Everyone isn’t for everybody and that’s okay. That’s exactly why this list is long, diverse, and full of different personalities, locations, and specialties. The whole point is to help you find the provider that fits you, your lifestyle, and your needs.

So if you’ve been searching for an OBGYN who truly gets you—your body, your background, your whole experience, here’s a list of Black OBGYNs in Phoenix you’ll definitely want to keep on your radar.

Phoenix (Central Area)

Claudia Chambers, MD
Address: 500 W Thomas Rd, Ste 720 & 730, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (623) 439-5329

Nicole Afuape, MD
Address: 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 680, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (602) 406-6017

Sharon Thompson, MD, MPH, FACOG
Address: 926 E McDowell Rd Ste 134, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: (602) 288-0777

Crista E. Johnson-Agbakwu, MD
Address: 2601 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 344-5011

Edmond Baker, MD
Address: 7002 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 499-4221

Teresa Dean Malcolm, MD, FACOG
Address: 350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (602) 406-3538

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Gilbert / East Valley

Denise Y. Belisle, MD
Address: 3370 S Mercy Rd Ste 314, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: (480) 782-0993

Briana Truehill Wellington, MD
Address: 485 S Dobson Rd #200, Chandler, AZ 85224

Phone: (480) 782-0993

Natasha E. Laird, MD
Address: 3530 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: (480) 821-3616

Tracey Peatross, MD
Valley Women for Women
Address: 3815 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: (480) 782-0993

Chanel Doyle, MD

Address: 21772 Ellsworth Lp Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Phone: (480) 512-3700

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West Valley

Dionne Mills, MD
Address: 9305 W Thomas Rd Ste 155, Phoenix, AZ 85037
Phone: (623) 936-1780

Salina Baldwin, DO
Address: 14300 W Granite Valley Dr Ste D20, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Phone: (623) 225-7164

The incredible doctors on this list represent more than medical care, they represent reassurance, advocacy, understanding, and a shared cultural experience that can make all the difference in your health journey. Every provider was carefully verified through trusted sources (including NPI records and Black Women of AZ), ensuring this guide is accurate and reliable for anyone looking for care they can trust.

Whether you’re seeking prenatal support, reproductive health care, or a doctor who simply gets you on a deeper level, I hope this guide brings you closer to the right match. Remember: your comfort matters, your health matters, and you deserve a provider who respects both.

If you’re exploring your options, saving this list, or passing it along to another Black woman in the Valley, just know I see you, and I hope this helps you feel a little more supported on your journey.