Dr Sara Tariq- Northern VA Family Practice

08/19/2026

Some of the most meaningful parts of medicine happen during the hardest moments.

Being trusted to walk beside someone through difficult decisions, recovery, and uncertainty is a privilege I never take lightly.

Messages like this are a beautiful reminder of why I chose this work. 💚

08/18/2026

So excited to present at the ACHE-Maryland conference this year!

🎮 PANEL HIGHLIGHT | 2026 ACHE of Maryland Annual Conference Can gamification change the way healthcare organizations engage patients and improve outcomes? Join us for “Behavior Change and Patient Engagement: The Endgame for Gamification in Healthcare” as our expert panel explores how gamifica...

08/17/2026

Sometimes the diagnosis is the easy part. The real care happens when we have the time to listen, untangle the fear and confusion, and understand what an illness means in a patient’s life.

Sometimes, time is medicine.

08/14/2026

Medicine teaches us to be ethical, compassionate, and professional. But those values only matter when accountability applies to everyone.

Culture is shaped not just by what we expect—but by what we’re willing to tolerate.

08/13/2026

The Hidden Curriculum. 📚

Dr. Sara Tariq — internal medicine physician and longtime medical school dean — on the unwritten lessons students absorb just by watching what gets excused. You're taught to be ethical, compassionate, professional... and then you rotate into a culture where a few bad apples act poorly and are never held accountable. One unprofessional attending. One episode of harassment. One racist comment left unaddressed. That's all it takes to change a student.

Full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-biases-in-medicine-no-one-talks-about/id1567924880?i=1000760511986

Have you seen this play out in your own training? Tell us below. 👇

07/22/2026

Rice, naan, and roti don't have to go. Small swaps go a long way. Here's where I'd start:

🍚 Cut back on refined carbs (white rice, naan)
🌾 Bulk up on fiber, like lentils, veggies, and whole grains (swap in whole wheat pita/roti)
🥑 Choose healthy fats: nuts, olive oil
🩺 Get your cholesterol checked yearly with your P*P

This isn't about overhauling your diet overnight. It's steady, sustainable habits that protect your heart long-term.

Follow along for more heart-health tips made for our community 💛

05/07/2026

"Following up with my patients isn't just protocol—it's how I show I care. 💙 A simple check-in call can make all the difference in someone's healing journey. When patients know you're thinking about them beyond the office visit, trust deepens and health improves. That's the kind of medicine I believe in."

05/05/2026

If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, you don't need to fear carbs—you need to choose the right ones.

Slow-digesting carbs like whole grains, brown rice, and whole grain breads won't spike your blood sugar the way refined carbs do.

It's about balance. Not restriction.

Your body needs fuel. Let's just make it the kind that works with you, not against you.

What's your go-to healthy carb? 💙

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

"Comments like these fill my heart. 💙 Being a physician is just one part of who I am—I'm also a daughter, mother, wife, and friend. All these roles shape how I show up for my patients with empathy, understanding, and genuine care. Thank you for seeing the whole me."