“What I love about primary care is the relationships I build with my patients over time. Even with all the modern advances in medicine, listening to the unique story each patient brings and having empathy remain the most important tools in being an effective physician.”

Board Certification

  • Internal Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Management of Chronic Illnesses, such as Diabetes and Hypertension
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Women’s Health

Education

Internship and Residency

Boston City Hospital – Boston University
Internal Medicine
Boston, MA
1995

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Charlottesville, VA
1992

Undergraduate School

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science
Cambridge, MA
1988

Hospital Affiliated With

Virginia Hospital Center

Professional Association

American College of Physicians (ACP)
Member

Personal Interests

Reading, especially historical fiction and books about American History. Hiking and running. Singing in a service choir. Listening to classical music. She lives in Vienna with her husband and 2 teenage kids, Chris and Katie.