Twin Doctors Desmond and Darien Sutton Advocate for Equity in Healthcare
Desmond and Darien Sutton, twin brothers and doctors, are making significant contributions to the healthcare system in the United States. Desmond Sutton is an obstetrician-gynecologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside in New York, focusing on high-risk pregnancies. Darien Sutton is an emergency medicine physician at Northwell Health and a medical correspondent for ABC News. The Sutton brothers are known for their commitment to addressing healthcare disparities, particularly for Black and brown patients. They emphasize the importance of understanding bias and fear in healthcare, advocating for dignity and equity in treatment. Their work extends beyond clinical practice, as they educate the public and challenge systemic biases in healthcare.