Gina D Engel, MD
Family Medicine
Bio & Overview
Gina Engel, MD, is a UVA Health primary care physician who cares for the healthcare needs of people of all ages.
“Primary care is a joy for me as I strive to know my patients as individuals and provide care that is evidence-based and also make decisions on conditions that may not be covered with extensive research,” she says. “I enjoy discussing preventive care and answering questions. I want each person to feel that even in a short visit I try to listen and really be there for them as they go through an illness or normal life transitions.”
Engel earned her medical degree and completed her residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. She earned her MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and earned the certified physician executive credential from the American Association of Physician Leaders.
She sees patients part-time and spends time at the medical center helping with the administration of other ambulatory practices.
She enjoys spending time with her three children and husband. In her free time, she runs 10-mile and half-marathon races. She also enjoys hiking whenever possible and cooking healthy meals using local produce.
- Gender
- Female
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Age Groups Seen
- Infants (0-2)
Children (2-12)
Adolescents (12-21)
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
- Primary Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
- Residency
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
- Certification
- American Board of Family Medicine (Family Medicine)
Highlights
Dr. Gina Engel video profile
My name is Dr. Gina Engel and I practice family medicine in Waynesboro, Virginia. We mostly see adults, so kids 13 and up are able to come to our office, and we do a lot of preventive care. We take care of a lot of blood pressure and diabetes and do a lot of counseling. I've been interested in medicine since I was six years old. I was in the hospital and had brain surgery. My parents didn't know if I was going to make it, and at that time, I learned a lot about how hospitals work and doctors, and I decided then that I wanted to be a doctor and help people. The really great thing we have with UVA is we are a community office in Waynesboro, Virginia, but they have UVA right at the back door. So we can consult with experts online, or if they need to see those experts or have specialty tests, we can help set that up. So they really get the best of both worlds. I hate to see when people who are sick or not feeling well, but at the same time, when they're able to get back to doing the things they enjoy, like being with their families and playing outside or gardening, I really enjoy being able to be a part of that. I guess I'm just really passionate about people. I really just love medicine so much. I can't imagine doing a lot else.
Awards
- 2015-2020 Best Doctors in America® List
Reviews
432 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
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