Professional degrees, certifications and accomplishments

Dr. Whitfield attended University High in Baton Rouge, and then went on to earn his undergraduate degree from Southern University. He earned his Medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville and his sports certification from Ohio State University. He is an Ambassador/National Spokesperson for the American Heart Association, a Board member for the organization’s Southeastern Affiliates, and a member of the American Stroke Association’s Advisory Committee. He is also an active member of a number of medical associations.

About me

Dr. Whitfield is known for his appearances on CNN, iVillage and other national talk and news shows. He has contributed to several books, including "Not in My Family: Aids in the African American Community," and "I Am a Father," just to name a few. He has recently released Tha Hip Hop Doc presents: State of Emergency, a health/education music CD and the comic book series The Legion of Health, as vehicles to encourage young people to adopt good health habits. He is an impassioned advocate for increasing the awareness of health related issues, such as HIV/AIDS, obesity, cardiovascular disease and substance abuse affecting today's youth. Dr. Whitfield is very active in the community and is a highly sought after lecturer.

Projects I'm currently working on

Book on Health – 5 Points to Health
Comic Book Series
Website development on underage drinking H2DWI.com