Choosing a primary care provider is about more than finding someone who treats illnesses—it’s about finding someone who listens, understands your goals, and partners with you in staying healthy.
Why Patients Choose Sophie Zientek, PA-C as Their Primary Care Provider
Sophie Zientek, PA-C is a physician assistant at Avance Care Wilmington. She is driven by a passion for preventive care and holistic patient treatment. She values the unique needs of each patient and their family, aiming to empower them through health education while establishing a trust-based partnership.
A Conversation with Sophie
Why did you become a primary care physician/provide?
I became a primary care APP so I could help people gradually improve lifestyle factors that contribute to their everyday life. I always want patients to feel the best they can be.
What do you love most about primary care?
Seeing long-term, chronic conditions (like high cholesterol and diabetes) become more controlled over time and positively affect mental health as a result. Management of chronic conditions and following up every few months to check on changes and improvements is my favorite type of visit.
What makes a great patient-provider relationship?
Openness to new ideas and recommendations to the treatment regimen.
What do you wish more patients asked during appointments?
I wish more patients would ask about the goals of specific interventions (diagnostic testing and imaging, medications, etc). Sometimes certain tests are requested but a patient may not understand the full picture of that intervention.
What health goal do you enjoy helping patients achieve?
Limiting risk for heart disease and treating cholesterol.
What advice do you find yourself giving most often?
Following a healthy lifestyle limited in saturated fats and increased fiber and protein.
What makes your approach different?
I am very detail-oriented and like to address concerns completely. I like to give all of my attention to a specific concern.
What would surprise patients about you?
How type A I am! Maybe this is not surprising though! 😊
What do you enjoy outside of medicine?
- Spending quality time with family, friends, and my dog Colbie.
- Trying out new restaurants
- Reading
- Yoga
Common Conditions Sophie Helps Patients Manage
Patients often come to Sophie for help with:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Weight management
- Thyroid disorders
- Anxiety and depression
- Skin conditions
- Women’s health
- Preventive care
- Annual wellness visits
- Heart health
- Healthy aging
Fun Facts About Sophie
Outside of her medical pursuits, Sophie finds joy in outdoor activities, beach outings, reading, yoga, and exploring Wilmington’s culinary scene. She enjoys daily walks with her husband and Labrador retriever Colbie.