‘Find a Black Doctor’ directory sued for discriminating against physicians based on race
A lawsuit has been filed against the 'Find a Black Doctor' directory for allegedly discriminating against non-black physicians. The plaintiffs argue that the directory's policy of only listing black medical professionals is illegal and promotes harmful stereotypes. They are seeking a court order to change the directory's application process and to allow a white dermatologist's application to be accepted.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by Do No Harm and Dr. Travis Morrell in Manhattan federal court.
- ▪The directory is accused of excluding non-black physicians from its listings.
- ▪The plaintiffs claim the directory promotes unsupported racial stereotypes about healthcare outcomes.
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Business ‘Find a Black Doctor’ directory sued for discriminating against physicians based on race By Ariel Zilber Published May 19, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A conservative legal group sued a physician directory on Tuesday, accusing the website “Find A Black Doctor” of illegally discriminating against physicians by limiting listings to black medical professionals. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court by Do No Harm and Colorado dermatologist Dr. Travis Morrell, targets the site and its founder, New York dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan.
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