Alina Wick, MD

What is your practice philosophy? I aim to provide the best care for my patients and enable their informed decision-making. 

What are you passionate about? And why? I’m passionate about getting to the bottom of a patient’s concerns and coming up with a comprehensive treatment plan.  

If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: Private investigator, because I love solving mysteries! 

Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? Watching my family doctor take care of my great-grandmother inspired me to become a doctor. 

Something I have learned from my patients is: I’ve learned from my patients that a little empathy goes a long way in helping them open up about their concerns, which helps bring about the best outcomes in their care.  

One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why):  I love the challenge of the breadth and depth of internal medicine and how each patient encounter is a unique learning opportunity and a chance to make a real difference in my patients’ lives.  

My personal health goal is: To read more books with my daughter. 

What is the best thing you’ve done for your health or the best health advice you’ve received? Get enough sleep. 

What are you most proud of? Helping my family. Helping my immigrant neighbors by translating documents and medical paperwork, etc.  

What are a few of your personal achievements? Cutting back on sugar consumption.