About
D. at Virginia Commonwealth University. She trained at Hanover Family Physicians in Mechanicsville, Virginia. She holds dual board certification: the American Board of Family Medicine and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
A lifelong Richmond resident, Dr. Dickerson has practiced family medicine in the city for nearly two decades. She has completed dedicated coursework in functional medicine and brings that lens to chronic disease care. Over the past ten years, she participated in 20 clinical research trials covering insulin therapy, cardiovascular events, gout, meningitis, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and osteoarthritis. Outside the clinic, she mentors middle and high school girls through the LINKS program. In 2023, President Joseph Biden presented her with the national Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her volunteer service. She lives in the Short Pump area with her husband and two sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
James Madison University, B.S. in Biology Pre-med, Harrisonburg, VA
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Residency
Hanover Family Physicians, Mechanicsville, VA
Additional Training
Coursework in functional medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dickerson right for?
Dr. Dickerson is a strong fit for adults seeking a family medicine physician with deep roots in Richmond. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or metabolic syndrome benefit from her research background and functional medicine approach. She works well with patients who want a physician who looks beyond symptoms to understand underlying causes. Families and individuals at any stage of life find her practice style thorough and relationship-driven.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dickerson focuses on family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care. She has particular experience with insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, gout, and osteoarthritis. Her participation in 20 clinical research trials over the past decade deepens her expertise across these conditions.
Dr. Dickerson looks at how the major systems of the body are functioning rather than simply matching symptoms to medications. She evaluates whether systems like oxidation, elimination, and respiration are operating correctly. She completed dedicated coursework in functional medicine to sharpen that clinical lens.
Yes. Dr. Dickerson holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also holds certification from the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
D. from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She completed her residency at Hanover Family Physicians in Mechanicsville, Virginia. S. in Biology Pre-med from James Madison University in Harrisonburg.
Dr. Dickerson has practiced family medicine in Richmond for nearly two decades. She is a lifelong Richmond resident and has built her entire career in the city.
Yes. Over the past ten years, Dr. Dickerson participated in 20 clinical research trials. Those trials covered insulin therapy, cardiovascular events, gout, meningitis, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and osteoarthritis.
In 2023, President Joseph Biden presented Dr. Dickerson with the national Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. She earned the honor through her longstanding volunteer work, including mentoring middle and high school girls through the LINKS program toward healthier living and higher education.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026