Co-Founder Dr. Claudette Gbemudu-Jatto

Dr. Claudette Gbemudu-Jatto, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Founder & Medical Director, Jatto Internal Medicine and Wellness Center

Dr. Claudette Gbemudu-Jatto is a trailblazer in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as the first African American woman to own and operate an internal medicine and wellness practice in the area. A board-certified internist and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Jatto is committed to delivering comprehensive, personalized care that empowers patients to take control of their health.

Dr. Jatto received her medical degree from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria, completed her internship at Howard University Hospital, and her internal medicine residency through the Georgetown program at D.C. General Hospital. She has practiced internal medicine since 2000, combining acute care in hospitals with a thriving outpatient practice in South Central Pennsylvania.

At Jatto Internal Medicine and Wellness Center, Dr. Jatto integrates modern medical technology with a patient-centered approach to promote balanced, healthy lifestyles. The practice emphasizes lifestyle medicine as the foundation of treatment, focusing on the root causes of health issues and offering personalized wellness plans for each patient.

Dr. Jatto holds several prestigious certifications, including:

• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine

• Board Certified, American College of Lifestyle Medicine

• Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver, SAMHSA

• Advanced Injector Botox, Filler, PDO Threads, Laser, Mesotherapy

Dr. Jatto is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and actively participates in their annual academic sessions. She serves on the Board of Directors for the South Central Pennsylvania Sickle Cell Council and holds admitting privileges at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center and Harrisburg Hospital.

At the heart of her mission is the commitment to educating, empowering, and partnering with patients to help them achieve their unique health goals. The state-of-the-art wellness center features personalized patient care, electronic health records, and a patient portal to ensure modern, efficient service.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality medical care that improves the health and well-being of every patient, empowering them to take charge of their own wellness journey.