Reid, the first and only physician in the history of his family, was born and raised in Baltimore. After graduating high school, he attended Howard University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in chemistry. After graduating from Howard, Reid received his medical education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, which was followed by a residency in emergency medicine, also at the University of Maryland.

After residency, he stayed on as assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. In 2004, Reid decided to leave academia and open ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers. Over the last 20 years, Reid has grown ExpressCare to over 45 locations in four states. In 2021, he sold his equity interest in ExpressCare Urgent Care Centers to LifeBridge Health. His tenure as ExpressCare’s CEO ended on Dec. 31, 2023. Currently, Reid is expanding his philanthropic interests and entrepreneurial endeavors in real estate, health care services, and health care-oriented technology businesses.

He has served on the UMBF Board of Trustees since 2023.