Meet Dr. Arina van Breda, M.D., Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology
Named 2008 “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian magazine.
Education: Boston University School of Medicine
Internship: George Washington University Hospital
Residency: George Washington University Hospital. Served as Chief Resident for the Department of Radiology
Special Training: Fellowship in Vascular Radiology and Cardiac Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certified in Radiology with an Interventional Radiology sub specialty
Joined Potomac Hospital medical staff in 1989
Dialogue
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At what age did you decide to pursue a medical career and why?
A.
I always had an interest in medicine because my mom was a nurse and in high school I volunteered as a nurse’s aide. Someone suggested medical school because I got excellent grades and it was then that I decided I wanted pursue medical school.
Q.
What are your particular interests within your specialty?
A.
I have been working in interventional radiology since the beginning. I enjoy working with and have interest in women who need treatment for uterine fibroids. I am also interested in oncology problems that require interventional radiology.
Q.
What are your interests outside of work?
A.
History -- at age 45 I completed my master’s degree in medieval history. I also like to travel and music.
Q.
What’s the best part about being a physician?
A.
Taking care of patients and working with the staff.
