Motivated by a personal turning point at a young age, Dr. Loveland strives to live her life with joy and purpose, hoping to bring this commitment to all her endeavors at work and at home. She hopes her patients receive from her not only highly skilled medical care, but true empathy and support for their challenges and goals. When not working with her patients in the office or hospital, you might spot Dr. Loveland hiking local trails or running with friends, at the yoga studio or swimming laps. Or on the sidelines of her children’s sports fields. Or with her nose buried in a book that she’s madly reading before the next meeting of book club.
Dr. Joan Loveland
MD, FACOG
Dr. Joan Loveland is a board-certified OB-gyn who has been in private practice since 2002, providing skilled and comprehensive care to the women in the DC area. With an emphasis on preventive medicine and “whole-person” care, Dr Loveland strives to assist all of her patients in their pursuit of optimal health. After graduating from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Loveland completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Maryland. During her residency, she delivered her son at 28 weeks while hiking in the Adirondacks and spent several months in the NICU in Burlington, Vermont, as he grew strong enough to come home. Her daughter joined the team right after she completed her residency and Dr. Loveland has embraced the challenge of juggling her mommy duties with her love of medicine ever since.
Things You Might Not Know About Me
BIRTHPLACE: Portsmouth, VA
PLACES I’VE LIVED: Baltimore, MD; Hedgesville, WV; Washington DC
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Dickinson College; University of Virginia School of Medicine; University of Maryland Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program
WHY OB/GYN? I get to do it all – surgery, medicine, and preventive care. Plus, I get to talk to chicks all day!
WHO KNEW: I escaped from Alcatraz
TRAVEL MEMORIES: Greek Isles and skiing with my kids
SOMEDAY I PLAN TO GO TO: Macchu Picchu
THESE ARE SOME THINGS I DO IN MY SPARE TIME: Reading, yoga
A REALLY BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT: My two kids
FAVORITE BOOK: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
FAVORITE WORDS: shazam, groovy, and – according to my kids – “no”
FAVORITE QUOTE: In the end, only three things matter: How much you loved, How gently you lived, And how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you – (The Buddha)
FAVORITE FOOD: Almonds, sea salt caramels (literally, not to be trusted with those)
WHAT SUPERPOWER WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE? The ability to replicate. So I can be two people at once.
Dr. Joan Loveland is proud to be a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), demonstrating an advanced level of expertise in menopause and midlife health. This certification is awarded by The Menopause Society, the leading organization in menopause care, ensuring that Dr. Loveland is equipped to provide you with the highest standard of personalized menopause management. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of menopause or are interested in proactive midlife health, Dr. Loveland is here to guide you with expert care and compassionate support.