About
Dr. Michael Speckhart is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with a clinical focus on longevity medicine, lipid management, and longitudinal care. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency in Winston-Salem through Wake Forest University.
Dr. Speckhart relocated to Virginia Beach in 2007 after finishing his training. He spent years as a hospitalist for Sentara, serving as lead physician for his group at Sentara Leigh Hospital for over a decade. His colleagues awarded him the inaugural Physician of the Year honor at Sentara Leigh Hospital in 2016. Outside of medicine, he enjoys boating, paddleboarding, snowboarding, and Peloton. He has two adult children, one teenage daughter, and a bichon named Gus.
Education & Training
Medical School
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Winston-Salem (Wake Forest University)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Speckhart right for?
Dr. Speckhart is a strong fit for adults focused on longevity and long-term cardiovascular health. Patients managing lipid disorders or elevated cardiovascular risk benefit from his specialized expertise in that area. He works well with patients who want a physician invested in their health trajectory over many years. Adults seeking a physician with deep roots in the Virginia Beach medical community will find a well-established and peer-recognized clinician in Dr. Speckhart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Speckhart focuses on longevity medicine, lipid management, and longitudinal care. He has particular expertise in cardiovascular disease and lipid disorders. His clinical approach centers on keeping patients healthy over the long term through proactive monitoring and early intervention.
Yes. Dr. Speckhart holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine in Winston-Salem through Wake Forest University.
Dr. Speckhart has practiced in Virginia Beach since 2007. He spent years as a hospitalist for Sentara and served as lead physician for his group at Sentara Leigh Hospital for more than a decade before transitioning to outpatient concierge care.
Yes. Dr. Speckhart received the inaugural Physician of the Year award at Sentara Leigh Hospital in 2016. That honor reflects the high regard his colleagues placed in his clinical leadership and patient care during his time as lead hospitalist.
Dr. Speckhart takes a proactive, data-driven approach to cardiovascular risk. He uses advanced lipid testing and tools like Bale-Doneen testing through Cleveland Heart Lab to identify atherosclerosis early. His goal is to intervene with lifestyle management and, when appropriate, medications before serious cardiovascular events occur.
Yes. Prevention and early detection sit at the center of Dr. Speckhart's clinical philosophy. He uses advanced diagnostics including coronary artery calcium scoring and carotid intima-media thickness testing to assess risk well before symptoms emerge. His longevity focus means he tracks patient health over years, not just individual visits.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026