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Richard O. White, M.D.

  1. Internist
  2. Pediatrician
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

Richard O. White III, M.D., M.Sc., is a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and pediatrics at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, caring for individuals and families across all stages of life. He has extensive experience in managing chronic conditions and a strong clinical focus on diabetes care, obesity treatment for adults and children, and pediatric asthma management. Dr. White is passionate about fostering health literacy and helping patients and families make informed decisions for long-term well-being.

"I am passionate about empowering my patients to understand and take control of their health when prevention is the focus and to optimize their outcomes when chronic conditions do arise. I prioritize trust, communication, health literacy, and mutual dedication to wellbeing — seeing the patient-doctor relationship as a team working hard towards a common goal," says Dr. White.

Outside of his clinical work, Dr. White enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and sharing his love for fútbol (soccer) and Italian cuisine. He is fluent in Spanish, which enhances communication with diverse patient populations.

  1. Asthma attack
  2. Childhood obesity
  3. Diabetes
  • Dr. White provides comprehensive care that prioritizes prevention and self-management strategies. His clinical interests include:
  • Diabetes management: Comprehensive care and education for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
  • Adult obesity treatment: Personalized weight management strategies for sustainable health
  • Pediatric obesity care: Family-based and age-appropriate programs to support healthy growth
  • Pediatric asthma: Management plans to improve respiratory health and quality of life
  1. 2010
    MS - Clinical InvestigationMeharry Medical College
  2. 2006
    Resident - Internal Medicine - PediatricsVanderbilt University Medical Center
  3. 2003
    Internship - Internal Medicine - PediatricsVanderbilt University Medical Center
  4. 2002
    MDVanderbilt University School of Medicine
  5. 1998
    BS - Biology. Minor in ChemistryDuke University

Certifications

  1. 2007
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  2. 2007
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    DOM Top Box Recipient Award 2022 Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2022
    2022 EverybodyIn Award Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2019
    Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board City of Jacksonville Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board
  4. 2015
    NIH Scholar--NIMHD Translational Health Disparities CourseNational Institute of Health
  5. 2011
    Program MenteeInvesting in America's Future, Mentoring Researcher's in Latino Health Disparities Program, NIH Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  6. 2010
    Distinguished FellowOffice of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, National Institutes of Health
  7. 1998
    Dean's ScholarshipVanderbilt University School of Medicine
  8. 1998
    Cum LaudeDuke University
  9. 1997
    Phi Eta SigmaDuke University
  10. 1995
    Dean's ListDuke University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    MemberOffice of Belonging
  2. 2025 - present
    Assistant DirectorCCaTS Steering Committee
  3. 2022 - 2025
    Member, Operations CommitteeMayo Clinic Florida Committees
  4. 2021
    MemberChair Search: Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  5. 2021 - 2024
    MemberEquity, Inclusion & Diversity Committee
  6. 2021 - present
    Reviewer, Small Grant ApplicationsKL2 Scientific Review Committee, Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS); KL2 Scientific Review Committee
  7. 2021 - present
    Division ChairInternal Medicine Administrative Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  8. 2020 - 2022
    Search Committee memberMayo Clinic Cancer Center - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  9. 2020 - present
    Associate ChairDepartment of Medicine Executive Committee
  10. 2019 - 2022
    Core Faculty MemberCenter for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research
  11. 2019 - present
    Conference Program Committee MemberAmerican Academy on Communication in Healthcare
  12. 2019 - present
    MemberInternational Health Literacy Association
  13. 2018 - 2024
    Diversity LeaderDepartment of Diversity Leaders
  14. 2017 - 2019
    Core Faculty MemberOffice of Health Disparities
  15. 2017 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Diabetes Association
  16. 2016 - present
    Active MemberPediatric Obesity Advisory Group, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  17. 2014 - 2021
    Research Grant ReviewerGrant Review Panel, Mayo Clinic Office of Health Disparities
  18. 2014 - 2017
    Committee MemberHealthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition
  19. 2014 - 2016
    Committee MemberFL Department of Health
  20. 2014 - present
    Abstract Session ModeratorAmerican Academy on Communication in Healthcare
  21. 2014 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Academy of Communication in Healthcare
  22. 2010 - present
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  23. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics

Publications

Research activities

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