Dr. NaNotchka Chumley, DO, MPH

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. NaNotchka Chumley, who serves patients in Los Angeles, California.

Recognized as a caring and compassionate family physician, Dr. Chumley tends to patients at her private practice in Los Angeles, California. Her priority is to provide the best quality care to every patient.

Specializing in women’s health, she employs a unique approach by offering bioequivalent hormone therapy to both women and men. Her practice seamlessly combines Western and Homeopathic medicine, promoting holistic well-being among her patients. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was honored as the “Top Doctor” in Family Medicine for Los Angeles in 2023.

Back in 1983, Dr. Chumley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Medicine and Psychology at the Occidental College, and received her Master of Public Health degree from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 1986, focusing on Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition.

Subsequently, she graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1993, where she was the recipient of the President’s Award. Finally, she completed her residency in family medicine at the California Hospital Medical Center in 1997.

Dr. Chumley’s trailblazing career includes a historic presidency at the Association of Black Women Physicians (ABWP), where she became the first Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon to hold such a position. Her commitment to professional organizations extends further, with roles such as treasurer at the Charles R. Drew Medical Society and active membership in the National Medical Association (NMA). Notably, she has been appointed to the NMA/Council of the Concerns of Women Physicians (CCWP) for the term 2021-2025, showcasing her dedication to advancing women’s healthcare.

Actively engaged in her community, she provides ambulatory emergency care to both children and adults. Her role as a medical consultant extends to collaborations with private and public organizations, contributing to the bioethics committee at California Hospital Medical Center.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
At the pinnacle of her achievements is the title of #1 Best-selling author, attributed to her work, “The Best Patient Advocate.” In this insightful piece, Dr. Chumley shares valuable perspectives on navigating healthcare crises with confidence, establishing herself not only as a skilled practitioner but also as a guiding force for patients facing medical challenges.

Outside the demanding realm of medicine, she finds joy in dancing, savoring culinary delights, and exploring new destinations through travel. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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