Dr. Toni-Ann Lewis: Fostering Trust Through Shared Identity
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MSSNY proudly features Dr. Toni-Ann Lewis in our Resilience in Practice series, where she shares how representation can profoundly change the physician-patient relationship. As a physician who looks like and understands her community, Dr. Lewis has built trust with patients who often feel unseen in healthcare.
Her story illustrates the importance of representation in medicine—not only for improving access and outcomes but also for creating a safe space where patients can speak openly and be heard. When patients see themselves in their physicians, they are more likely to engage in their care, follow treatment plans, and form lasting bonds rooted in trust.
Dr. Lewis’s leadership reminds us that diversity in medicine strengthens care for everyone. MSSNY’s Minority Affairs Section invites MSSNY physicians to join in uplifting these stories and ensuring that every community sees itself reflected in the profession.
