Frita McRae Fisher, M.D., a.k.a. Dr. Frita, is a medical doctor who is quadruple board-certified. She has board certifications in nephrology, internal medicine, and obesity medicine. After completing her dual Med-Peds residency at Georgetown University Hospital School of Medicine, she earned her board certification in pediatrics.
Dr. Frita is also a trusted national medical commentator known for making health news clear, relevant, and easy to follow. She is the founder and president of Midtown Atlanta Nephrology, P.C., and the medical director of a nonprofit dialysis unit.
She is also the author of Under Pressure: A Guide to Controlling High Blood Pressure. Alongside her clinical work, she has become a go-to voice for trending medical headlines, celebrity health news, kidney health, high blood pressure, obesity medicine, and preventive care. Learn more at DrFrita.com.
Dr. Frita
Oh my goodness, y'all. ONE MILLION. I genuinely cannot believe I'm typing those words right now.
I started this channel because I wanted to talk to real people about health information and medical news in a real way. No fluff, no scare tactics, just honest conversations about the stuff that actually matters. I hoped, but never imagined it would lead to this.
To every single one of you who has ever hit play on one of my videos, left a comment, shared something with a family member, or just sat with me for a few minutes during a hard season of life... this is yours just as much as it's mine. You showed up. You kept showing up. And because of that, we've built something I'm really proud of.
I get messages from people who say a video helped them improve their health, finally talk to their doctor, gave them the courage to ask the right questions, or made them feel less alone in what they were going through. Those messages mean more to me than any number ever could.
So thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.
We're just getting started. I've got so much more I want to share with you, and I can't wait to keep doing this together.
With so much love and deep gratitude,
Dr. Frita 💖 🩺
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Join us THURSDAY, April 9th at 7pm EST Live for this panel discussion: Is She Fast, or Was She Groomed? youtube.com/live/-H1kyPx2ePg?feature=share
Understanding the differences among grooming, assault & true consent. I hope to see you in the chat!
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🎉 WOW! We've just hit 975K subscribers! 😍
Nearly ONE MILLION of you have chosen to be part of this community, and I do not take that lightly. Every comment, every question, every time you showed up to learn something new about your health... that is what got us here.
This is not my milestone. It is OURS.
Thank you for trusting me with your health questions, your stories, and your time. The best is truly yet to come. Stay tuned!
Drop a ❤️ if you're as excited as I am!
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Did you know that every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack in America? This American Heart Month, we're having the conversation that could change everything about how you think about your health. youtube.com/live/5Z60me8GL-8?feature=share
Join us on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:00 PM EST as we tackle blood pressure, birth bias, and the future of our hearts with powerhouse guests:
Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, triple board-certified physician and Married to Medicine star, who's changing how we think about preventive care.
Dr. Jen Caudle, the board-certified family doctor you know from The Today Show, GMA, Tamron Hall, and CNN breaking down complex health topics into real talk.
Dr. Catrise Austin, the Queen of Smiles herself, NYC cosmetic dentist to Cardi B and DJ Khaled, revealing the shocking gum-heart connection.
Plus OB-GYNs Julianne Adams Birt, MD - "Dr. Ju" (president of the Georgia State Medical Society), and Dr. Kevin McRae on the maternal health crisis, and Dr. Kenneth L. McRae on heart protection for any budget.
You'll walk away from this conversation knowing how to spot early cardiac warning signs, measure blood pressure correctly, recognize postpartum emergencies, and learn how to protect your heart even on a tight budget.
Join us live. Let’s protect our future together.
See you in the chat! 🩺❤️
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We just crossed 950,000 subscribers and my heart is so full. I’m truly grateful for every single watch, comment, share, and the love you show this community.
I'm committed to continuing to bring you clear, evidence-based medical information you can actually use to live your healthiest, happiest life.
Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or if you just joined - welcome, and thank you for your support. Let’s keep growing together! 🫶🏾 🩺 🥳
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