"Making Sure Medicine Works For Everyone By Unlocking The Power of Diversity"

Anita Petteway, M.D.

Anita Petteway, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Lead Principal Investigator


For nearly 30 years, Dr. Anita Petteway has been providing exceptional healthcare to the South Florida community as a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist. She is renowned for her compassionate bedside manner and genuine care for her patients, and often states that she was "called" to serve.

Our team has extensive experience conducting studies, and our diverse patient population of over 68% African American brings a unique perspective to studies. Our database includes a wide range of age groups, allowing us to meet the goals of many trials.

  • - Phase III Study - Asthma
  • - Phase III Study - RSV
  • - Phase III Study - Urinary Tract Infection
  • - Phase II Study - Migraine Prevention
  • - Phase II Study - Contraceptives
  • - Medical Contributor and Radio talk show host on AM 1490 WMBM, Invited Public Speaker for many community-based organizations and churches.
  • - Founding Board Member of Women of H.O.P. E. (Health Occupations Promoting Education)
  • - Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine
  • - Recognized by Black Health Magazine as one of "25 Most Influential Black Doctors"
  • - Recognized by Miami Dade NAACP as an Outstanding Community Leader in Healthcare Field
  • - Recognized by Greater Love Full Gospel Baptist Church as “Influential Woman in the South Florida Community”

Therapeutic Areas


When it comes to clinical trials, BCR has the expertise and access to patients for many indications, thanks to their board-certified internal medicine and Ob/Gyn physicians through their Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators, as well as their network of referral sites. They know how to reach out to, recruit, and retain participants.

  • Vaccines
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Influenza
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • COPD
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Hot Flashes
  • Endometriosis
  • Contraception
  • Migraines

Message From Dr. Petteway


Dr. Anita Petteway addresses the pharmaceutical industry on the importance of diversity in clinical research, highlighting the significant underrepresentation of people of color. She emphasizes the historical context of Black communities' involvement in research and, as an active member of her community, is committed to building trust and bridging the gap between underrepresented populations and clinical research.


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