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Orthopedic Surgeon · #OrthoDoc™

About Dr. Sloan

Sonya M. Sloan, M.D., aka #OrthoDoc, has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the male-dominated field of orthopedic surgery.

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Her Story

Making History At Baylor

Licensed to practice medicine in several states, she travels the country to extend the impact of her unique approach to patient care.

With a B.S. in Chemistry from Texas Tech University and an M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Dr. Sloan completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine where she made history as both the first African-American female Intern in General Surgery and the first African-American female Orthopedic Surgery resident.

She has authored and published research projects in Orthopedic Surgery and a joint venture with NASA, Johnson Space Center.

Milestones

A Path Worth Tracing

B.S.

Chemistry, Texas Tech University

M.D.

University Of Texas Medical Branch

Residency

Baylor College Of Medicine

First African-American female Intern in General Surgery and first African-American female Orthopedic Surgery resident. She also published research in Orthopedic Surgery and a joint venture with NASA, Johnson Space Center.

2015

Medical Clinic In Haiti

Along with The Luke Church, Dr. Sloan initiated the philanthropic efforts for an international medical clinic with New Missions Organization in Haiti.

2016

TEDMED Front Line Scholar

Chosen as a TEDMED Front Line Scholar.

2019

The Rules Of Medicine

In February 2019, her first book became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in Medical Education and Training.

2020

Top 100 Amazon Books By Physicians

The Rules of Medicine: A Medical Professional’s Guide to Success was named in the Top 100 Amazon books by physicians.

2021

National Black Women Physicians Day

On February 8, 2021, with her procurement of a Congressional Proclamation, Dr. Sloan became one of the founders of #NBWPD, honoring Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first black woman physician in the USA.

Her Work

More Than A White Coat

Dr. Sloan is the quintessential fusion of her love for science and a passion to help others. Her commitment to impacting lives reaches far beyond the hospital walls and is evident by her work in her community and internationally.

ME&WE, Inc.

Motivating & Empowering Women to Excel

A specifically purposed non-profit organization that collectively reaches over 5,000 women daily.

SLOAN STEM+Arts

An educational diversity initiative

Its sole purpose is to increase the number of minority students in STEM careers through early exposure and mentoring, impacting financial stability for generations to come.

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Medical Clinic In Haiti

With New Missions Organization

Started in 2015 with The Luke Church. The clinic now serves a community of more than 100,000 men, women, and children annually.

Boards Of Trustees
Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Institute of Spirituality and Health, RoweDocs Telemedicine, and Tristar Global Medical Inc.
Consultant, Blogger, And Speaker
For CompHealth and DairyMax, a national partner to the NFL and Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative, which promotes proper youth daily nutrition.
Adjunct Professor
At Concordia University, with a focus on Health Care Administration.
Serial Entrepreneur
Helped to launch a telemedicine company as the Virtual OrthoDoc, one of the first of its kind in telehealth and orthopedics.

Honors & Awards

Recognized For Her Impact

  • Top 30 Influential Women Of Houston
  • Audry A. Lawson Impact Award
  • Texas Executive BusinessWomen On The Move
  • Houston’s Outstanding PhilanthropistsThe Kaleidoscope Foundation Guild
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Outstanding Leadership Award
  • STEM Professional Award

In 2016, Dr. Sloan was chosen as the TEDMED Front Line Scholars. Additionally, she has been listed as one of the “Top 25 Women in Houston,” and has been featured in Essence Magazine and several national publications. Her work in medicine, as well as a respected motivational thought leader, has positioned her as a highly sought-after public figure and speaker for health awareness, entrepreneurial mentoring, leadership development, medical technology, and spiritual enrichment.

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Beyond Medicine

Faith, Family, And Sisterhood

Dr. Sonya Sloan is the First Lady of “The Luke Church” in Humble, Texas, where her husband, Dr. Timothy W. Sloan, is the Senior Pastor. She is the Founder of God’s Women Rock; a non-traditional, international, awards concert that honors spiritual women of all walks of life, who are making a difference for a greater good.

She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her three greatest rewards in her life are her children.

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