Russell J. Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA

If you’re about equity, culture, community, and unapologetic purpose — let’s connect.
📍 Based in Indianapolis | 🌍 Impacting globally

Let’s build. 💥 #BlueskyIntro #BlackDoctorsMatter #MentalHealthMatters

www.russellledet.com

At the core, I’m here to challenge systems, heal our communities, and remind folks that boldness is paramount — not just in medicine, but in how we live, love, and lead.

I’m especially passionate about incarcerated and marginalized youth. That’s why I created the Inner Words Project, bringing culturally relevant mental health care to those often left behind.

I also lead Ledet Global Enterprises, where we merge public speaking, film, mental health consulting, and social impact storytelling — all grounded in authenticity and lived experience.

I co-founded The 15 White Coats, a nonprofit uplifting Black and brown youth through scholarships, storytelling, and cultural representation. We believe that seeing yourself in the white coat changes everything.

My journey? Unconventional. I was once a hospital security guard — now I’m training to become the kind of doctor I wish I’d seen growing up. From bootless beginnings to boldly walking into purpose.

I’m a Triple Board Resident (Pediatrics | General Psychiatry | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) training in Indiana. I’m also a Navy veteran, husband, father, and a passionate advocate for equity in medicine and mental health.

👋🏾 What’s up, Bluesky? I’m Dr. Russell J. Ledet, but most people call me RJ.

🧵Allow me to introduce myself…