About
Dr. Sandra Sattin earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Cum Laude, from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1980. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1984, where she also participated in the Combined Accelerated Program in Psychiatry. Her Family Medicine residency took place at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, finishing in 1987. She holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and carries credentials as a BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider in cardiovascular risk reduction.
Dr. Sattin spent nearly three decades in institutional medicine before launching her solo MDVIP practice. She served as Senior Staff Physician at Maryland General Health Care from 1988 to 1996, then as Lead Practice Physician at Seton Medical Group from 1996 to 2015. During that period she also chaired the Patient Care Committee at Seton Medical, Inc. and served as Interim Medical Director at Heartland Senior Living. In 2010, she participated in the Maryland Shock Trauma Medical Mission in Haiti. Her professional interests include nutrition, psychiatry, stress reduction, and science-based prevention of heart attack, stroke, and dementia. The American Medical Association recognized her with its Physician Recognition Award in 2014, and Baltimore Magazine named her a Top Doctor each year from 2011 through 2021. Outside medicine, she holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Seido Karate and pursues fitness, meditation, horses, and scuba.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Maryland, College Park - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Cum Laude, 1980
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine - Doctorate of Medicine, 1984; Combined Accelerated Program in Psychiatry, 1980-1984
Residency
York Hospital, York, PA - Family Medicine, 1984-1987
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sattin right for?
Dr. Sattin is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise in prevention. Patients concerned about cardiovascular risk, stroke, or dementia benefit from her BaleDoneen-based approach. She also serves families, including children, through her broad clinical scope in family medicine, gynecology, and pediatrics. Patients managing stress, mental health concerns, or nutritional challenges find her integrated background in psychiatry and nutrition especially relevant. Anyone who values a non-judgmental, relationship-driven practice will feel at home in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sattin specializes in family medicine, preventive medicine, and psychiatry. She places particular emphasis on preventing heart attack, stroke, and dementia using science-based methods. Her clinical scope also includes nutrition, dermatology, gynecology, joint conditions, and stress-related concerns.
Yes, Dr. Sattin holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also carries credentials as a BaleDoneen Method Endorsed Provider, a rigorous certification in cardiovascular risk reduction.
The BaleDoneen Method is a science-based protocol for identifying and reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Dr. Sattin holds endorsement as a BaleDoneen Method Provider, which means she applies this methodology to help patients lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. This approach goes beyond standard cholesterol checks to assess the underlying causes of arterial disease.
Yes, Dr. Sattin's clinical scope includes pediatrics, making her practice suitable for families with children. She provides care across a broad range of ages within her family medicine practice.
Dr. Sattin participated in the Combined Accelerated Program in Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine during her medical training. She lists psychiatry among her specialties and integrates mental health considerations into her overall approach to patient care.
Dr. Sattin completed her Family Medicine residency in 1987 and has practiced medicine for nearly four decades. She spent close to 30 years in institutional medicine before launching her solo MDVIP practice in Ellicott City.
Yes, Baltimore Magazine named Dr. Sattin a Top Doctor every year from 2011 through 2021. The American Medical Association also recognized her with its Physician Recognition Award in 2014.
Yes, Dr. Sattin offers office gynecology as part of her clinical services. This allows her patients to address women's health needs within the same practice relationship.
Dr. Sattin holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Seido Karate and personally pursues fitness, meditation, and stress reduction. This background informs her clinical interest in stress management and her holistic view of physical and mental well-being.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026