Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education/Experience
Dr. Vladimir received her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. She completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, N.Y. Before joining The Polyclinic, she practiced at Sound Family Medicine and Viewpoint Clinic in Puyallup, Wash.
Career Influence
“My interest in science and biology, combined with a desire to care for people, led me to pursue a career in medicine. I also enjoy the analytical aspect of medicine, when I can unravel the causes and triggers of a complex medical condition and devise a path to diagnose and manage it successfully.”
Clinical Interests
Dr. Vladimir treats a wide range of conditions in adults including high blood pressure, diabetes, and anxiety/depression. She focuses on prevention and overall well-being to help patients maintain good health.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Dr. Vladimir likes staying active and spend time with her husband and two children. They enjoy traveling, skiing, swimming, and hiking. She also likes to do yoga and Pilates as time allows.
Practice Philosophy
“I like health care to be comprehensive. I emphasize prevention, which includes a healthy lifestyle and staying current with health screening tests. For any medical issues, I sit down with my patients to discuss their diagnosis and treatment options, then together develop a personalized treatment plan.”