About
Dr. Aisha Harris grew up in Flint, Michigan, and built her career around serving that community. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Back in Flint since 2020, she has cared for adults and children across the city before founding Harris Family Health in January 2023.
Dr. Harris holds board certification in Family Medicine. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, women's health, mental health, and minority health. She performs IUD placements, endometrial biopsies, and pap smears. She teaches as a professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She chairs the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians advocacy committee and serves in the National Medical Association. In 2025, the MAFP inducted her as a Fellow. The NAACP Flint Chapter honored her with the Celia M. Turner Humanitarian Award. She authored the book "60+ Health Careers You Should Know About" and founded both the BLK FAM DOC outreach platform and the Flint Health Hub.
Education & Training
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Illinois in Chicago
Additional Training
Professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Harris right for?
Dr. Harris is a strong fit for adults and children ages 4 and up who want an accessible primary care physician in Flint. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or thyroid disease benefit from her focused, longitudinal approach. She also serves patients with mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety. Women seeking comprehensive health services, including birth control counseling and menopause support, will find her clinical range broad. Patients who value a doctor deeply invested in community health and health equity will connect with her mission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Harris treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease, thyroid disease, depression, and anxiety. She also sees patients for UTIs, rashes, sprained ankles, and other acute concerns. Her clinical interests extend to minority health, social determinants of health, and environmental health.
Yes. Dr. Harris holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
Yes. Dr. Harris offers a full range of women's health services. These include pap smears, IUD placements, endometrial biopsies, breast health screenings, birth control counseling, and menopause support. She integrates these services into her routine primary care visits.
Dr. Harris takes a proactive, preventive approach to chronic disease. She focuses on early identification and consistent management of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Her longer appointment times allow her to work through root causes and build a real care plan with each patient.
Yes. Dr. Harris sees children ages 4 through 17. She provides well-child exams, developmental screenings, school physicals, sports physicals, and acute sick visits for pediatric patients.
Dr. Harris earned her MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She has practiced medicine in Flint since 2020.
Yes. Dr. Harris chairs the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians advocacy committee. She serves in the National Medical Association and the Committee to Protect Health Care. C. in 2025 and delivered CME talks at the MAFP conference on climate health and advocacy.
Dr. Harris teaches as a professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She also hosts the Flint Doc Talks video series and the Black Family Doctor Podcast. She founded the Flint Health Hub and the BLK FAM DOC outreach platform. Each November, she runs the Mindful and Motivated Youth Health Summit for teens ages 14 to 18 in Flint.
Yes. The MAFP inducted Dr. Harris as a Fellow in 2025 and named her Member of the Month in December 2021. The NAACP Flint Chapter honored her with the Celia M. Turner Humanitarian Award. More than 20 media outlets have covered her work, including MLive, ABC12, Detroit News, and Crain's.
Dr. Harris conducts care in English. S. citizenship status.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026