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Episode 7: Dr. Boyd- A Pediatrician Partnering with Parents

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Dr. Shameza Boyd is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she give her expert pediatric insight.
DR. BOYD'S BIO:
Dr. Shameza Boyd is a native of Birmingham, AL. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James and Lucy Boyd. Dr. Boyd is a product of Birmingham City Schools, where she served as her senior class president and graduated with honors from Huffman High School. After, graduating high school, she attended Xavier University of New Orleans, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.
After graduating from Xavier University, Dr. Boyd continued to pursue her medical career. She attended the University of South Alabama located in Mobile, AL where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree and was the only African American female in her graduating class. After crossing that hurdle, she continued to pursue her dream and completed her Pediatric Internship and Residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia located in Macon, GA. During her final year of residency, she was appointed and served as the program’s first African American Chief Resident.
Dr. Boyd began her pediatric career in Mobile, AL, working at Franklin Primary Health Center, which was in an underserved area where many couldn’t afford healthcare. During her tenure here, she was named Chief of the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Boyd later returned to her hometown of Birmingham, AL where she worked for several years in a private practice. With hard work and determination in 2012, Dr. Boyd Dennis founded her own practice in Birmingham, AL known as Small Steps Pediatrics PC, located in St. Vincent’s East Professional Bldg. Her vision for Small Steps is to provide quality healthcare to ALL children. In 2014, to acknowledge the hard work of establishing her own practice, Dr. Boyd was awarded a 2014 Best in Minority Business Award.
Dr. Boyd is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a member of several medical societies and organizations including American Academy of Pediatrics- AL chapter, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Jefferson County Medical Society, Mineral District Medical Society and Jefferson County Pediatric Medical Society, where she serves on the board. She is also a proud member of the Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
Dr. Boyd is the wife of Mr. Mark Dennis. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family.
DISCLAIMER:
While this podcast will cover a wide range of healthcare related material, it is not intended to replace the advice and medical care of your medical provider. The content discussed/included in this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, etc. for your healthcare needs. There is no doctor-patient relationship formed or implied by listening to or viewing this channel. For any health-related concerns, questions, diagnosis, treatment, etc., please consult a medical/healthcare professional.

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Dr. Shameza Boyd is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she give her expert pediatric insight.
DR. BOYD'S BIO:
Dr. Shameza Boyd is a native of Birmingham, AL. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James and Lucy Boyd. Dr. Boyd is a product of Birmingham City Schools, where she served as her senior class president and graduated with honors from Huffman High School. After, graduating high school, she attended Xavier University of New Orleans, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.
After graduating from Xavier University, Dr. Boyd continued to pursue her medical career. She attended the University of South Alabama located in Mobile, AL where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree and was the only African American female in her graduating class. After crossing that hurdle, she continued to pursue her dream and completed her Pediatric Internship and Residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia located in Macon, GA. During her final year of residency, she was appointed and served as the program’s first African American Chief Resident.
Dr. Boyd began her pediatric career in Mobile, AL, working at Franklin Primary Health Center, which was in an underserved area where many couldn’t afford healthcare. During her tenure here, she was named Chief of the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Boyd later returned to her hometown of Birmingham, AL where she worked for several years in a private practice. With hard work and determination in 2012, Dr. Boyd Dennis founded her own practice in Birmingham, AL known as Small Steps Pediatrics PC, located in St. Vincent’s East Professional Bldg. Her vision for Small Steps is to provide quality healthcare to ALL children. In 2014, to acknowledge the hard work of establishing her own practice, Dr. Boyd was awarded a 2014 Best in Minority Business Award.
Dr. Boyd is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a member of several medical societies and organizations including American Academy of Pediatrics- AL chapter, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Jefferson County Medical Society, Mineral District Medical Society and Jefferson County Pediatric Medical Society, where she serves on the board. She is also a proud member of the Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
Dr. Boyd is the wife of Mr. Mark Dennis. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family.
DISCLAIMER:
While this podcast will cover a wide range of healthcare related material, it is not intended to replace the advice and medical care of your medical provider. The content discussed/included in this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, etc. for your healthcare needs. There is no doctor-patient relationship formed or implied by listening to or viewing this channel. For any health-related concerns, questions, diagnosis, treatment, etc., please consult a medical/healthcare professional.

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