Dr. Douglas Retires a Family Legacy in Primary Care
“When I see patients or their family members years later, and they tell me how I made a difference, it makes it all worthwhile.”
From pediatrics to geriatrics, and everything in between, Dr. Elaine Douglas has done it all. As a solo practitioner for many years before joining Vanguard Medical Group, she handled all aspects of family medicine.
Dr. Elaine Douglas followed in the groundbreaking footsteps of her very talented father, Dr. Fred Douglas, MD, was a charter fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the first African American to become a full attending physician at Mountainside Hospital, now Mountainside Medical Center. Elaine’s mother, Daisy Douglas, was one of the first black teachers hired at Montclair Public Schools, and inspired Elaine’s first career. Elaine earned a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in education.
After a career as a teacher, Elaine admired how her father spoke about medicine, with that twinkle in his eye that showed that he truly loved it. "That’s when I decided to go back to school, because I knew I would love it, too.” Dr. Elaine Douglas was able to complete her training in time to work alongside her father for several years before he retired.
Dr. Douglas has been a faithful member of the National Medical Association for over 29 years and active with the local Society- New Jersey Medical Association as well.
After 34 years of medical practice Dr. Elaine Douglas closes this chapter of her life.
HAPPY RETIREMENT DR. DOUGLAS!!
