About
Dr. Briana Newkirk is a board-certified internist practicing in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of North Carolina in 2008. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2012. Her internship and residency both took place at the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia. She served as Chief Resident during her internal medicine residency, which she completed in 2016.
Dr. Newkirk holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She holds active licenses in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the National Medical Association. Her clinical interests include diabetes, hypertension, preventive medicine, women's health, LGBTQ health, and mental health. She earned the Penn Medicine Patient Advocacy Award in 2015 and a 2024 military health system award for patient satisfaction. Outside the clinic, she enjoys yoga, hiking, reading, and time with her children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of North Carolina, Bachelor of Arts, Biology 2008
Medical School
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine 2012
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System 2013-2016; Chief Resident
Additional Training
Internship, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA 2012-2013
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Newkirk right for?
Dr. Newkirk is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who invests in long-term relationships. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, or chronic conditions benefit from her preventive focus. She is particularly attentive to women's health and LGBTQ health needs. Patients who value direct, after-hours access to their physician will feel well supported here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Newkirk focuses on diabetes, hypertension, preventive medicine, women's health, LGBTQ health, and mental health support. She approaches each of these areas through a preventive lens, aiming to catch and address problems early. Her training in internal medicine gives her a broad foundation for managing both acute and chronic conditions.
Yes, Dr. Newkirk holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, where she also served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Newkirk earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2012. She then completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, finishing in 2016.
Dr. Newkirk treats the relationship between patient and physician as something that grows and adapts over time. She emphasizes strong listening skills and takes time to understand each patient's values, family, and personal goals. Her approach means she tailors care to where each patient is in their health journey.
Dr. Newkirk has received several awards throughout her career. These include the Penn Medicine Patient Advocacy Award in 2015, the Good Catch Patient Safety Award in 2014, and a 2024 military health system award for patient satisfaction. She also won the Wilbert C. Jordan Research Forum in the Basic Science category in 2010.
Yes, LGBTQ health is one of Dr. Newkirk's core clinical interests. She provides affirming, personalized primary care for LGBTQ patients and integrates this focus into her broader approach to preventive medicine and chronic disease management.
Dr. Newkirk is a member of the American College of Physicians and the National Medical Association. These memberships reflect her commitment to staying current in internal medicine and engaging with a broad medical community.
Yes. Dr. Newkirk is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This access is part of the MDVIP membership and ensures patients can connect with her directly when urgent needs arise outside normal office hours.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026