MICHELLE XIYING ZUCHERMAN
Fairfax,VA
Summary
My passion for patient-centric care, whole person health, and commitment to community engagement are evidenced through advanced training in osteopathic manipulative therapies and lifestyle medicine, as well as leadership in extensive mentoring and quality improvement initiatives. My background in internal medicine is complemented by active participation in promoting health literacy and empowerment of diverse underprivileged groups. My experiences reflect a strong alignment with values centered on continuous learning and enhancing healthcare delivery, making an impactful contribution to the mission of advancing health outcomes and empowering communities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Physician Lead
Annandale Family Medicine
10.2025 - Current
Collaborated with and led multidisciplinary teams to optimize new healthcare initiatives and ensure coordinated patient care and follow-up. Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and service delivery efficiency. Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and develop treatment plans. Managed chronic disease care, providing education and support for optimal health outcomes. Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient management. Managed complex medical cases involving multiple specialists, coordinating care to achieve best possible outcomes for patients.
Primary Care Internist
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Works as an outpatient primary care provider with a diverse panel of adult patients with both acute and complex chronic medical morbidities. Provides osteopathic manual manipulative treatments for patients with musculoskeletal pain syndromes, including sciatica, lumbago and cervicalgia. Proficiency in working in a multidisciplinary health system serving as the main medical provider for patients with complex care needs, evidenced by consistently high performance reviews, patient retention, and satisfaction. Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose various medical conditions. Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Medical Residency - Internal Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA06-2024
Doctor of Osteopathy - Osteopathic Medicine Doctorate
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bradenton06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Toxicology
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley05.2014
Skills
- Physical examination - Advanced training in osteopathic manipulative therapy
- Medical documentation - Proficiency with EPIC EMR
- End-of-life care - Certified in advanced care planning through MyCareChoices through Medical Review Institute of America
- Telemedicine proficiency
- Chronic disease management - Extensive training in complex chronic and acute disease management in adult patients with robust Internal Medicine training in a level 1 trauma medical center
- Evidence-based practice - Board Certified in Internal Medicine by ABIM, 97th percentile in national in-training exam
- Preventive medicine and whole person health promotion
Accomplishments
- Patient Satisfaction - Consistently top in Internal Medicine group (99% percentile) in patient satisfaction, positive commentary and provider recommendation in Press-Ganey reviews
- Community Mentor and Medical Advocate - Mentored 100 young women pursuing science careers at Wilkes University. Long history of medical volunteerism in the community, specifically in health equity, charitable medical care, and empowerment of disadvantaged communities.
- Community Involvement Presenter - Presented to 150 peers on the benefits of community involvement in medicine and ethical medical care.
- Patient Outcome Improvement - Led mortality and morbidity conference, improving patient outcomes through root-cause analysis of missed opportunities for advanced care planning as well as leading a long-term quality improvement project leading to improving communication between advanced care providers and physicians.
Certification
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine from American Board of Internal Medicine
- Distinction in Advanced Osteopathic Training from American Osteopathic Association
- Diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine pending (est. 1/2026)
- MyCareChoices Advanced Care Planning Certified (2023-09)
- USC Outpatient Point of Care Ultrasound Training (2023-07)
Timeline
Primary Care Physician Lead
Annandale Family Medicine
10.2025 - Current
Primary Care Internist
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
Medical Residency - Internal Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center
Doctor of Osteopathy - Osteopathic Medicine Doctorate
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Toxicology
University of California Berkeley
Publications
Computational Toxicology Publication 2015 - Liang, G. & Huang, X. & Trimble, R. & Park, C. & Johnson, Dale, “Computational Comparison of the Anti-Inflammatory Targets of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Sargentodoxa Cuneata (Hong Teng) and Western Therapeutics for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis”, Toxicologist, 2015, 144(1), 279.
Junqueira, H., Quinn, T. A., Biringer, R., Hussein, M., Smeriglio, C., Barrueto, L., … Huang, X. Y. M. (2019). “Accuracy of Canine Scent Detection of Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer in Blood Serum” The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 119(7), 413-418. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2019.077