About Dr. Courtney A. Washington
Meet Dr. Co
Dr. Courtney A. Washington, DO, widely known as Dr. Co, is a physician, health educator, and medical media expert committed to making medicine more accessible, understandable, and relevant to everyday life.
MEDIA & ANALYTICS
A Trusted Voice in Medical Media
She currently serves as the Medical Analyst for WDSU News, where she provides expert commentary on emerging health issues, public health concerns, and medical topics affecting the community.
Dr. Co’s work extends beyond the clinic into the world of media and storytelling. She served as the medical consultant for the Emmy Award-winning Disney+ series The Crossover, helping ensure medical accuracy while contributing to a project that brought awareness to important health topics.
Combating Misinformation with Science
Recognizing the growing amount of misinformation online, Dr. Co created Ask Dr. Co to serve as a trusted resource for evidence-based health education. In an era where anyone can claim medical expertise on the internet, her mission is to help people understand what science actually says about their health.
Through her blog The Doctor’s Dose, research series Behind the Science, and lifestyle content including Cooking with Dr. Co, she breaks down complex medical topics into clear, practical information that empowers individuals to make informed health decisions.
She is also the host of the podcast All About the Medicine with Dr. Co, where she explores medical topics, interviews experts, and helps listeners understand how medical science connects to their daily lives.
Dr. Washington serves as Associate Faculty at Tulane University School of Medicine and remains actively involved in medical education and mentorship.
Her mission is to help people better understand their health, family history, and risk factors so they can work collaboratively with physicians to live healthier lives.
