Nita Landry

Nita Landry (born Chenita Marie Landry), better known as Dr. Nita, is a physician, author, and television correspondent. She co-hosts The Doctors and has made recurring appearances on several national television shows. Landry is a contributor to several women's interest magazines, and is a frequent speaker at public engagements related to women's health and public education.

Landry was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and attended Dillard University. After graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology, Landry continued her studies at the University of South Alabama where she earned her medical degree. Landry completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Louisville.

After completing her training and becoming a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Landry chose to practice medicine as a travelling doctor, rather than taking a traditional role in an established practice. Landry traveled the US performing vaginal deliveries, gynecological surgeries, and working in clinics. She cared for women from a variety of backgrounds, including disadvantaged youth, women in domestic violence situations, and teenage mothers.

Since 2016, Landry has co-hosted the daytime talk show The Doctors. She has since appeared on other shows as a medical expert, including Home and Family, Dr. Phil, The Today Show, Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, Good Day LA, Essence Now's "Health Myths Busted", and Iyanla: Fix My Life. Landry has also appeared on BET and CBS News.

Landry is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an active speaker at public engagements. Landry is committed to educating teens and young adults about issues related to women's health. Landry has addressed topics related to sexual and reproductive health at events like the "Brain Food" lecture series, the 2019 Women's Health Expo, and LadyLike Day at UCLA in 2017. Landry was also an ambassador for National Women's Health Week in 2018 and 2019. Landry is a regular contributor to women's interest magazines such as Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Self, Essence, and Parents.

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