About
Dr. Susan Bienert is a board-certified family physician practicing in Alexandria, Virginia. She earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Washington and Lee University in 1990, graduating Summa Cum Laude and earning membership in Phi Beta Kappa. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1995. Her Family Medicine residency followed at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where she trained from 1995 to 1998.
Dr. Bienert holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians. She served as Chairman of the Family Medicine Department at INOVA Alexandria Hospital from 2005 to 2008. Castle Connolly recognized her as a Top Doctor each year from 2012 through 2024, and Best Doctors in America listed her in 2014. Her clinical interests center on women's health, the primary care of children and teens, and building healthy lifestyle habits for patients at every age. She views great health as a journey that rewards attention, personalization, and effort. Dr. Bienert offers telemedicine visits for patients who cannot come to the office in person.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Washington and Lee University, B.S. Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1990
Medical School
University of Virginia, School of Medicine — Doctorate of Medicine, 1995
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1995-1998
Certifications
Who is Dr. Bienert right for?
Dr. Bienert is an excellent fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who invests real time in each visit. Women looking for a doctor with deep expertise in women's health will find her focus especially relevant. Families with children and teenagers benefit from her long-standing commitment to pediatric primary care. Patients across the Northern Virginia and DC metro area who want comprehensive screenings and proactive wellness planning will find her practice well-suited to those goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bienert focuses on family medicine with particular depth in women's health and the primary care of children and teens. She also emphasizes wellness, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle habits for patients across all age groups.
Yes. Dr. Bienert holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Bienert earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1995. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, finishing in 1998.
Castle Connolly named Dr. Bienert a Top Doctor every year from 2012 through 2024. Northern Virginia Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctor for three consecutive years. Best Doctors in America listed her in 2014.
Yes. Dr. Bienert offers telemedicine visits for patients who cannot come to the office. This keeps her accessible when an in-person appointment is not possible.
Dr. Bienert treats medicine as an art and believes wellness is achievable for everyone at every age. She prioritizes open, honest, and unhurried communication. Every care plan she builds responds directly to each patient's specific needs and challenges.
Yes. Dr. Bienert maintains a strong focus on the primary care of children and teenagers. She serves families across the Alexandria area and broader Northern Virginia and DC metro region.
Dr. Bienert holds affiliation with INOVA Alexandria Hospital. She previously served as Chairman of the Family Medicine Department there from 2005 to 2008.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026