Dr. Vivek SinhaM.D.

Family Medicine

at Belleview Medical Partners — Alexandria, VA

About

Vivek P. D. describes family medicine as his calling, a conviction he traces back to age 15 growing up in Center Moriches on eastern Long Island. Before entering medicine, he worked as both a firefighter and emergency medical technician. He followed his father into family medicine and completed his pre-med training at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine, then completed his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital at Northwestern University in Chicago, where faculty selected him as Chief Resident.

After residency, Dr. Sinha stayed on at Northwestern as an attending physician to teach the next generation of family doctors. His colleagues recognized that work with the 2008 Family Medicine Teaching Attending Physician of the Year Award. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and focuses his clinical practice on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and care coordination. He also served on the Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team, providing medical care during Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, several presidential inaugurations, and State of the Union addresses. He lives and raises his family in the Alexandria community he now serves. Colleagues describe him as responsive, thorough, and deeply committed to his patients.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

State University of New York at Stony Brook (Pre-med)

Medical School

Saba University School of Medicine

Residency

St. Joseph's Hospital at Northwestern University, Chicago

Additional Training

Teaching Attending Physician, Northwestern University (post-residency); Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team service

Certifications

Board-Certified Family Medicine

Conditions Treated

hypertension
diabetes
chronic disease
respiratory illness
preventive care conditions
COVID-19

Who is Dr. Sinha right for?

Dr. Sinha is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship rooted in prevention. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from his focused approach to disease management. Employers looking to provide direct primary care to their teams will find a structured, accessible plan through his practice. Older adults and their families also benefit from his specialized services, including senior living assessments, capacity evaluations, and care coordination with social workers and aging life care managers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Sinha treats a broad range of conditions across family and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and care coordination. He commonly treats hypertension, diabetes, respiratory illness, and other conditions typical of adult and family primary care. He also provides care for older adults, including medical histories and physical exams for senior living transitions.

Yes, Dr. Sinha holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital at Northwestern University in Chicago, where faculty selected him as Chief Resident. His colleagues also recognized his teaching work with the 2008 Family Medicine Teaching Attending Physician of the Year Award.

Dr. Sinha completed his pre-med training at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he served as Chief Resident and later as a teaching attending physician.

Dr. Sinha centers his practice on disease prevention and patient education. He believes patients deserve comprehensive, relationship-driven care and direct access to their physician. His background spans emergency services, academic medicine, and disaster response, which informs a thorough, calm approach to both routine and complex care.

Yes, Dr. Sinha offers house calls through the Housecall membership plan. This option suits patients who prefer care at home or have difficulty traveling to the office. Members on the Housecall plan receive the same access to 24/7 phone triage, in-office diagnostics when needed, and specialist coordination as In-Office plan members.

Dr. Sinha has substantial experience caring for older adults and their families. He performs medical histories and physical exams for senior living transitions and conducts capacity evaluations and power of attorney consultations. He also collaborates with aging life care managers, social workers, and Adult Protective Services when patients need additional support.

Yes, Dr. Sinha served on the Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team. He provided medical care during Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, multiple presidential inaugurations, and State of the Union addresses. That experience reflects a long-standing commitment to serving patients in a wide range of challenging settings.

Yes, Dr. Sinha lives and practices in Alexandria, Virginia. His office sits in Old Town Alexandria, five blocks from the King Street Metro, with garage parking. He founded Belleview Medical Partners specifically to serve the Alexandria community with accessible, relationship-based primary care.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026