Is it normal to want a white doctor?
It’s not unusual to feel more comfortable with a doctor of a particular race, but that preference is worth examining rather than treating as a measure of who will give better care. What matters most is finding someone who listens, respects you, and is qualified to treat you.
People can feel more at ease with a doctor who seems familiar or whom they expect to understand them. That feeling can come from past experiences, family or cultural influences, or assumptions you may not have chosen consciously. It doesn’t automatically make you a bad person—but it’s useful to ask yourself what’s behind the preference.
A doctor’s race doesn’t tell you whether they’ll be skilled, kind, or a good fit. If you can, focus on those qualities and on whether you feel heard and respected. You’re allowed to choose a doctor you’re comfortable with, while staying open to the possibility that a doctor of another race may be an excellent fit too.