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“A Black Doctor Saved My 8 Year Old’s Life,” — Billy Dexter Shares His Story

 

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Master Networker Billy Dexter joined BDO at our Top Hospitals For Diversity luncheon and shared his personal experience with a Black doctor saving his daughter’s life. Hear his story above.

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