Abstract Title Bridging the Gap: Examining the Healthcare Limitations due to Latina Physician Shortage Background According to 2022 data, women make up 37.6% of the U.S. physician population. However, Hispanic women represent only 2.4% of medical professionals, facing significant disparities across specialties. This study examines existing literature addressing these disparities among Latina and Hispanic women physicians, focusing on key challenges contributing to their scarcity in various specialties. Addressing these issues is essential for overcoming systemic barriers and promoting diversity in medicine. Methods A comprehensive literature review used databases like Still OneSearch, DynaMed, Google Scholar, and PubMed. It searched for articles on "Latina physicians in specialties," "Latino or Hispanic physician underrepresentation," and "Latinas in Medicine." Filters were applied to select peer-reviewed sources published from 2018 to 2023. Studies were cited in AMA format, highlighting key findings on the underrepresentation of Latina women in medical specialties. Results Hispanic provider representation remains significantly low (6.9%) compared to their US population (19.1%). This underrepresentation is more pronounced among Hispanic women, who make up less than 3% of practicing physicians, medical school faculty, and matriculants as of 2019. Recent data shows a 4.5% increase in Hispanic medical matriculants between 2022 - 2023. However, barriers like discrimination, burnout, and imposter syndrome lead to higher attrition, hindering progression into residency and beyond. Studies highlight the importance of Hispanic representation in medicine for cultural concordance and addressing implicit biases. Spanish-speaking Hispanic providers show improved outcomes in chronic disease control and patient adherence. Notably, 35.6% of Hispanic women physicians are proficient in Spanish, enhancing healthcare for Hispanic patients. The representation of Hispanic physicians varies across specialties, with primary care having the highest numbers and geriatric medicine the highest relative value at 9.4%. Studies on Hispanic women in specialties are scarce and often combine women and ethnic minorities. A 2021 study in plastic surgery from 2015-2019 showed 42.7% female but only 6.6% Hispanic representation. Conclusion Studies on Hispanic patient care highlight improved language proficiency, cultural empathy, and patient outcomes demonstrated by Hispanic providers. The underrepresentation of Latina physicians highlights broader issues in recruitment, inadequate support, and limited advancement opportunities within medical education and professional systems. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision restricting race or ethnicity considerations in admissions exacerbates challenges in enhancing Latino representation in medicine, particularly in specialty fields. A lack of research on Hispanic women in specialty medicine leaves a significant gap in equitable representation and underutilized opportunities to improve healthcare outcomes for Hispanic communities.