About
Dr. Devon Shick has practiced family medicine for over 15 years in the Portsmouth and greater Tidewater area of Virginia. She affiliates with both MDVIP and Privia to support her commitment to patient autonomy and evidence-based care. Her smaller practice size lets her spend real time with each patient and advocate for their needs across the healthcare system.
Dr. Shick values the breadth of family medicine deeply. She sees patients across all ages and conditions, building lasting relationships along the way. She uses longer appointments to walk patients through their options and explain the reasoning behind each path. She believes informed patients make better choices and stick with them. When one approach falls short, she makes time to explore alternatives together. Her goal is to practice with the attentiveness of a small-town physician while serving the larger Portsmouth and Norfolk community.
Who is Dr. Shick right for?
Dr. Shick serves patients of all ages who want a primary care physician with time to listen and explain. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from her evidence-based approach and longer appointment times. Patients who want an active role in their own care fit well with her emphasis on patient autonomy and shared decision-making. Anyone seeking a consistent, accessible physician for both prevention and acute concerns will find her practice a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shick specializes in family medicine. She sees patients across all age groups and addresses a wide range of conditions. Her focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and building long-term relationships with her patients.
Dr. Shick centers her practice on patient autonomy and evidence-based medicine. She walks patients through their options during appointments and believes that informed patients follow through more successfully. When an initial approach does not deliver results, she makes time to discuss other courses of action.
Dr. Shick has practiced medicine for over 15 years. That experience spans a broad range of conditions and patient ages, which she considers one of the most rewarding aspects of family medicine.
Yes, Dr. Shick is an MDVIP-affiliated physician. She also affiliates with Privia. These partnerships support her goals around preventive care, patient access, and maintaining a smaller, more attentive practice.
Yes, Dr. Shick is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. This after-hours access is a benefit of her MDVIP membership model.
Dr. Shick sees patients of all ages. She views the ability to care for every stage of life as one of the defining strengths of family medicine.
Dr. Shick sees her own patients. When you visit the office, you meet with Dr. Shick directly, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Shick gives patients a clear understanding of their choices before any decision. She believes that having options improves adherence and outcomes. If one route proves less effective, she has the time and willingness to discuss other paths with her patients.
Doctor profile last updated August 15, 2026