About
Dr. Kathryn A. Dreger trained at Georgetown University, where she completed her residency in Internal Medicine. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University. For 14 years, she has cared for patients in Arlington, VA, building long-term relationships at the center of her practice.
Patients and peers alike recognize Dr. Dreger's clinical skill and personal approach. Washingtonian Magazine named her a Top Doctor five consecutive years starting in 2014. Northern Virginia Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctor in Northern Virginia, and Washington Consumers' Checkbook named her a Top Rated Primary Care Physician. She is currently writing a book titled 'Back to Basics: Rethinking How We Care in America,' covering the data behind access, outcomes, and cost in Direct Primary Care. Patients describe her as a precise clinician who explains things clearly and makes every visit feel unhurried.
Education & Training
Residency
Georgetown University
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Georgetown University
Certifications
Who is Dr. Dreger right for?
Dr. Dreger is a strong fit for adults who want a continuous, relationship-driven primary care experience. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her internal medicine background and unhurried 30-minute visits. Busy professionals and families with high-deductible insurance plans often find the membership model a practical match. She also serves patients who want a physician to actively coordinate specialist referrals and review results on their behalf.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dreger treats a broad range of adult medical conditions through her internal medicine training. Her scope covers preventive care, chronic disease management, and general primary care. She also coordinates specialist referrals and reviews outside testing and evaluations on behalf of her members.
Yes. Dr. Dreger holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training at Georgetown University and serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine there.
Yes. Washingtonian Magazine named Dr. Dreger a Top Doctor five consecutive years beginning in 2014. Northern Virginia Magazine named her a Top Doctor in Northern Virginia, and Washington Consumers' Checkbook named her a Top Rated Primary Care Physician.
Dr. Dreger centers her practice on time and continuity. She spends 30 minutes on standard visits and a full hour on annual physicals. Her goal is to know each patient's full history and act as a guide through any specialist care or complex medical decisions.
Dr. Dreger does not admit patients to the hospital directly. A hospitalist handles admissions. However, Dr. Dreger stays actively involved, speaking with hospital physicians, reviewing studies, and helping patients understand and navigate their care.
' The book covers her experience building a Direct Primary Care practice and examines what the data shows about access, outcomes, and cost in this model.
Dr. Dreger has cared for patients in Arlington, VA for 14 years. She founded Prime-PLC to deliver that care through a direct primary care model, free from insurance-driven time constraints.
Dr. Dreger is not currently accepting new patients at Prime-PLC. Prospective patients can contact the practice directly to ask about future availability.
Doctor profile last updated April 17, 2026