“Dr. Havert is hands down the best Primary Care Physician I have ever had. She listens, she cares, and she has a pragmatic approach to health care. Although I’ve only been to this office once, I am impressed by the professionalism, politeness, thoroughness, and friendliness of all the staff.”
With an impressive background in preventive health care, mental health support and outpatient medicine…
Dr Havert specializes in full spectrum primary care in a setting that embraces not only the physical aspects of health but also nurtures patients’ emotional and mental health needs. She sees patients 14 years and up with a goal of providing the utmost in quality, personalized medical care in a safe and open environment for all.
Clinical Expertise:
With over 20 years of experience in Family Medicine, Dr Havert also has a strong commitment to education and outreach. In her role as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown University, she mentors future medical students in the ambulatory care setting. She regularly hosts NVFP’s monthly Town Hall Series and contributes to both the Mindful Medicine Corner in the NVFP newsletter as well as her column, Awakened Medicine, on the Psychology Today website. She and Dr Beauvais from NVFP also hosted a podcast called Living Breathing Medicine that featured personal stories about compassion in medicine.
Dr Havert completed a Fellowship in Contemplative Medicine in 2024 through the New York Zen Center in Manhattan. Through this training, she deepened her commitment to providing compassionate care to her patients while exploring the intersection that contemplative and spiritual practice plays in the delivery of elevated health care.
Prior to joining NVFP in 2019, Dr. Havert served as a physician at General Internal Medicine Group and Springfield Family Medicine. She also worked on health policy for the local nonprofit company, The National Research Center for Women and Families, and continues to remain active in shaping healthcare legislation on behalf of the American Academy of Family Physicians
When I’m Not Working:
A native to the Midwest, Dr Havert was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then attended The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee for medical school. She moved to the Northern Virginia area in 2002, and now lives in Arlington with her husband, 2 teenage sons, and a menagerie of rescued pets (3 cats, 1 dog, and 2 bearded dragon lizards). When not working, Dr Havert enjoys hiking, traveling, riding roller coasters, rock-climbing, and playing tennis.
Awards & Recognitions:
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Top Doctor Award Arlington Magazine 2021
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Washingtonian Top Doc, several years including 2020-2023
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Best Doctor Award, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2016 – 2021
Educational Background & Training:
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Bachelor of Science degree in medical microbiology and bacteriology from University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin
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Family Medicine Residency at Fairfax Family Practice-VCU
What Patients Have Said About Me
“It’s an efficient, friendly practice and Dr. Cecily Havert is a great doctor!”
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