About
Dr. Emily Chan is a board-certified family medicine physician serving patients from newborn to elderly in Woodstock, Virginia. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Université de Montréal, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences in 2012. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies in 2016. She completed both her internship and family medicine residency at the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland, finishing in 2019.
Dr. Chan holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians. She co-authored a published paper on malnutrition management in the Journal of Clinical Pathways in 2017. Her clinical interests include pediatric care, women's health, preventive care, lifestyle counseling, mental health, and chronic condition management. She believes medicine is both a science and an art, requiring listening, empathy, and collaboration. Dr. Chan speaks English and French fluently. Outside of medicine, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, traveling, spending time at the beach, and time with her daughter and friends.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Université de Montréal, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences, 2012
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies – Doctorate of Medicine, 2016
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD, 2017-2019
Additional Training
Internship: University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD, 2016-2017
Certifications
Languages
English, French
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chan right for?
Dr. Chan is a strong fit for patients of any age seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Families benefit from her experience across pediatric, adult, and geriatric care. Patients managing chronic conditions find her whole-person approach particularly valuable. Women looking for attentive preventive and wellness care align well with her clinical focus. French-speaking patients in the Shenandoah Valley also find a comfortable, language-friendly option in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chan treats a broad range of conditions across all life stages. Her clinical focus includes chronic condition management, pediatric care, women's health, and mental health. She also addresses malnutrition and preventive health needs. Her whole-person philosophy means she considers each patient's goals and values alongside their medical needs.
Yes, Dr. Chan holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She completed her residency training in family medicine at the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland.
Dr. Chan earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies in 2016. She completed her internship and family medicine residency at the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland, finishing her residency in 2019. Her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences came from the Université de Montréal in 2012.
Yes, Dr. Chan cares for patients from newborn through elderly. She has specific clinical interest in pediatric care and approaches each age group with attention to the patient's and family's goals and preferences.
Yes, Dr. Chan speaks both English and French fluently. This makes her practice accessible to francophone patients in the Shenandoah Valley region.
Dr. Chan treats the whole person, not just symptoms. She takes each patient's goals, values, preferences, and family context into account. She emphasizes listening and empathy as essential parts of good medicine. Her approach focuses on building long-term relationships grounded in mutual respect and open communication.
Yes, Dr. Chan co-authored a paper titled 'Malnutrition Management: A Clinical Pathway Model for Symptom Management,' published in the Journal of Clinical Pathways in 2017. The paper focused on clinical approaches to managing malnutrition symptoms.
Dr. Chan is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She also holds board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026