Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio on the Near Eastside. Attended Eastmoor High School of Columbus City Schools. Then attended The Ohio State University both in Undergraduate and Medical School with BS degree in Mathematics and Computer Science and MD Degree from The Ohio State University. Graduated 1978.
Attended postgraduate residency in Family Medicine 1978-1981 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.
Established a private practice in family medicine 1981 Manuel Family Practice joining to practice of Dr. Robert Manuel MD at the Manuel Clinic 270 S. Grant Ave. I practiced there from 1981-2018. I joined OhioHealth Physicians Group Primary Care December 2018. My patients are primarily African-American 98%. Being a downtown practice I draw patients from all over central Ohio. They come to see me really based on my reputation in the community.
I am Board Certified in the specialty of Family Medicine.
Have been very active in the Columbus community for over 38 years have been on the medical staffs of Grant Medical Center, OSU East Hospital (formerly St. Anthony Hospital), and Mt Carmel Hospitals. Former Chairman of Family Medicine Department at Grant Medical Center and OSU East Hospital and St Anthony Hospital.
Former Medical Director of ECCO Family Health Center and Isabelle Ridgway Nursing Care Center.
I also have served on the Admissions Committee at Ohio State University College of Medicine since 1987. I am also on Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Family Medicine at Ohio State. I teach 3rd-4th medical students who do 4 week clerkships with me 6 months out of the year. Mentor for the Physicians Diversity Scholars Program for minority medical students at OhioHealth.
Served on the Board of OhioHealth Hospice of Columbus, Ohio. Served on Board of the National Medical Association for 10 years. Served of the Board of Central Ohio Association Family Physicians for 9 years.
Today—and every day—we honor the dedication, compassion, and excellence of our physicians who work tirelessly to advance health equity and uplift communities.
At the NMA 2025 Colloquium, we were proud to stand alongside so many incredible doctors leading the charge in advocacy, policy, and care.
Here’s to our members and colleagues across the country who heal, inspire, and make a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do! Happy National Doctors’ Day!
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Celebrating Leadership, Legacy & Impact
This #WomensHistoryMonth and #NationalDoctorsDay, the NMA proudly honors our President, Dr. Virginia A. Caine — a powerhouse in public health and a champion for health equity.
As a nationally recognized infectious disease expert and Director of the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis, Dr. Caine has dedicated her career to eliminating health disparities and improving the lives of underserved communities.
Her leadership within the NMA and beyond exemplifies the power of women in medicine driving change, advocating fiercely, and inspiring generations to come.
We salute you, Dr. Caine! 👏🏽💪🏽
#WomensHistoryMonth #NMAStrong #BlackWomenInMedicine #PublicHealthHero #LeadershipMatters #VirginiaCaineMD #NMA75
Celebrating the incredible legacy of Dr. Vivian W. Pinn this #WomensHistoryMonth!
Dr. Pinn, MD, made history as the 2nd Black woman to graduate from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1967. She broke barriers as the 1st African-American woman to lead a pathology department in the U.S. and served as President of the National Medical Association.
As the first full-time director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health, she advanced women’s health research and inclusion in clinical trials. Dr. Pinn’s impact continues to inspire countless physicians, scientists, and researchers.
Her legacy lives on through numerous accolades, including the renaming of UVA’s medical research building to Pinn Hall in her honor.
#NMA #Legacy #Physician #Visionary #History
Today, on National Doctors Day, we proudly honor the physicians who heal, lead, advocate, and inspire. To our NMA members and all doctors who dedicate their lives to caring for others—thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the exam room and into the heart of our communities.
#NationalDoctorsDay #NMA #BlackDoctorsMatter #HealthEquity
We’re back with more moments from today at the NMA National Colloquium on African American Health — and trust us, the energy is unmatched!
From inspiring speakers to impactful connections, today has been filled with purpose and passion.
Check out the latest photos and see how we’re showing up, standing strong, and pushing for change in Black health.
Keep watching… more to come!
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