Alexandra Lacqua, MD — Circle Medical

Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. I’m passionate about being a healthcare provider because I believe in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that addresses not only illness, but overall well-being. By combining evidence-based medicine with preventive and lifestyle-focused approaches, I strive to empower patients to take an active role in their health and achieve lasting wellness. In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? A primary care provider should focus on treating the whole person by integrating lifestyle medicine and preventive care into everyday practice. Through nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and behavior change, providers can help patients prevent and manage chronic disease while improving overall well-being. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time at the beach, staying active through fitness, and experimenting with new recipes through cooking and baking. I also love spending time with my mini dachshund, Bennie!