"I was worried that because I was a black woman, any practice opportunities would be limited. By being patient-centered, the practice growth was exponential."
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Alexa Canady
Alexa Canady (born November 7, 1950) is a retired American neurosurgeon, medical educator, and public health advocate. She was the first African American woman in the United States to become board-certified in neurosurgery.
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