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Regina Benjamin, MD, Family Medicine, Bayou La Batre, AL

Regina M Benjamin MD MBA


18th U.S. Surgeon General

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  • 13220 Wintzell AveBayou La Batre, AL 36509

  • Phone+1 251-824-4985

  • Fax+1 251-824-4990

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Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityMBA, Business , 1990 - 1992
  • Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine
    Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1984
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Morehouse School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1985 - 1991

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 1997
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Art and Science of Medicine With Peer-Reviewed AI
    The Art and Science of Medicine With Peer-Reviewed AIJanuary 14th, 2026
  • First Black Doctor in the United States
    First Black Doctor in the United StatesFebruary 5th, 2025
  • The Realities of Immigrant Health Care Served Hot from America’s Melting Pot
    The Realities of Immigrant Health Care Served Hot from America’s Melting PotMarch 24th, 2023

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