Nathalie Saget May, MD, was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, by her maternal grandmother. Dr. May came to the United States as a child when her grandmother succumbed to breast cancer at a time when there were only a few unpromising treatments and virtually no palliative care. Watching a loved one suffer inspired Dr. May to pursue a medical career. She attended the United Nations International School in New York City, where she learned English as a second language and Spanish as a third. She graduated valedictorian of her class and attended Princeton University, graduating magna cum laude. True to her dream of becoming a doctor, she completed her medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania, remaining there for her internship and residency in internal medicine.
Dr. May, a professor of medicine, has been a clinician-educator for her entire career. She enjoys teaching and enjoys caring for and educating her patients. She has engaged in research on climate change, heart disease, diabetes, nutrition, and aging to name a few. She is a certified Epic Physician Builder who enjoys bridging the gap between patient care and customizing Electronic Health Records systems. Dr. May serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Drexel Health. She also serves as the medical director of the flagship internal medicine practice at Drexel Medicine. She maintains a busy clinical practice where she sees patients. Dr. May prides herself on delivering excellent care to her patients while practicing preventive, evidenced-based medicine. Although she has lost her accent, Dr. May remains fluent in French and English. She can converse in Spanish and Haitian Creole.
Dr. May is married with two boys who are now pursuing their own dreams in college. She lost her beloved dog Landon after nearly 12 years of wonderful companionship. In her spare time, you will find her spending time walking and interacting with her neighbors, enjoying extended family gatherings, and engaging with her church community. She spends many rewarding hours reading, watching game shows or home improvement shows on HGTV. She also enjoys tennis, reading and listening to music.
- Named "Top Doctor" by Philadelphia magazine (2014 - 2026)
- Named Exceptional Women in Medicine (2018 - 2026)
- Named "Top Docs" by Be Well Philly (March 2020 - 2023)
- Named Top Black Doctors in Medicine (2023 - 2026)
- Castle Connolly, Regional Top Doctor (2012 - 2026)