Our Team
Discover the dedicated team steering the Black Physicians Network towards a brighter, more inclusive future in healthcare
Diana R. Wiliams, MD
Board Chair
Medical Practice & Education:
Pediatrics
Lincoln University, PA, BA. Chemistry
The Penn State University College of Medicine
Long Pond Pediatrics, LLP
Bio: Completed Pediatric residency at the Univ of Rochester. Involved in the Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and The Rochester(NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Board Certifications:
Christine Coward, MD
Board Vice Chair
Medical Practice & Education:
Ophthalmology
Stony Brook University
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
URMC-Flaum Eye Institute
Dr. Coward, SUNY Downstate Med grad, Chief Resident at NY Med College. Glaucoma fellowship in Pasadena. Now at Flaum Eye Institute, promoting vision health & equity.
Board Certifications:
Bradley Turner, MD, MPH, MHA
Board Treasurer
Medical Practice & Education:
Breast and Gynecologic Pathology
York College, Howard University
Rutgers Medical School
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Turner is a Professor in the Department of Pathology, breast and gynecologic subspecialty services. His research focuses on cost-efficient biomarker risk stratification of breast cancer patients.
Board Certifications:
Sasha Nelson, MD
Community Service Chair
Medical Practice & Education:
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
The Johns Hopkins University
University of Rochester School of Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nelson strives to provide quality and comprehensive care to her patients. She believes in fostering lasting relationships with her patients. She provides care to individuals of all ages.
Board Certifications:
Mark Brown, MD
Board Member
Medical Practice & Education:
Medical Director
Brown University
Cornell University
Medical Director at Excellus
Dr. Brown is married with 3 grown children is active in his local church in leadership & outreach. He enjoys exercising regularly reading fiction & gardening. His focus is youth pipeline programs.
Board Certifications:
Lisa Harris, MD
Board Member
Medical Practice & Education:
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
University of Rochester
Morehouse School Of Medicine
Excellus BCBS
Lisa Harris, M.D. SVP & CMO Excellus Health Plan. B.S. Neuroscience U of R , MD, Morehouse School Medicine. Med Peds residency Wayne State University President Delta Nu Omega AKA, GRAAC treasurer
Penelope Parris, MD
Board Member
Medical Practice & Education:
Pediatrics
SUNY Brockport
University of Buffalo
United Healthcare
Dr. Parris was in private practice for 14 years and is currently a medical director with United Healthcare. She has called Rochester home for 30 plus years.
Board Certifications:
The American Board of Pediatrics
Christopher Richardson, DO
Board Member
Medical Practice & Education:
General Surgery (Acute Care/Trauma), Hand Surgery
Wesleyan University
NY College of Osteopathic Medicine
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
Masters of Business Administration, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia.-Adjunct Clinical Professor Associate Professor of General Surgery, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certifications:
Benefits
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Dr. Toriquic J. Dunkley