About Dr. Clarke
Dr. Melissa Clarke. Author, TedX/Keynote Speaker, Health Show Host, Thought Leader, Physician, Educator and Population Health Expert.
These are all the ways the Dr Clarke expresses her passion to achieve health equity through empowering individuals to be their own best health advocates.
A Harvard educated Emergency Medicine physician, with over 30 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Clarke has been on the frontlines in addressing health disparities, health literacy and improving the way doctors and patients work together.
AS SEEN ON
Excuse Me Doctor!
The Book
“Excuse me, Doctor...” is a user-friendly step-by-step guide that empowers everyday people to get what they need from the American healthcare system. In addition to providing practical “how to” guidance on everything from choosing a doctor to dealing with insurance, “Excuse me, Doctor…” puts the power in your hands with a “self-health” action plan to manage your own health or caregive successfully for someone you love.
The Show
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Excuse Me Doctor! (EMD) — Join Dr Mel, Wayne B and Lila from LA for this entertaining and interactive health empowerment show that helps you make wise decisions about your health, your families health and the health of your community. Each week we have exciting guests like Professor Michael Eric Dyson, singer Will Downing, radio personality Russ Parr and numerous mental/physical/public health experts!
It streams LIVE every Monday night at 9PMEST/6 PM PST.
Keynote Speaking
Dr Clarke is a widely sought after Keynote speaker and healthcare expert.
Past appearances and Keynotes at national conferences and events include:
AARP, MedExec Women, The Rodham Institute, National Medical Association, DC Healthcare Finance, Howard Univeristy, Medical Society of DC, The Women of Color Conference, Delta SIgma Theta Sorority INC, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Upcoming Event
TEDx (Live)
June 9, 2022
The Hamilton
Washington DC