Dr. Kristina R. B. Kratovil, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Kristina R.B. Kratovil, who serves patients in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Kristina Kratovil is an internist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Kratovil specializes in the medical treatment of adults.

Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases.

Dr. Kratovil provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. She tends to establish long-term relationships with her patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into her practice.

Dr. Kratovil’s medical education includes: M.D. : EVMS (Eastern Virginia Medical School) – 2005 and her medical training is as follows: Internship: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth (July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006); Residency: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth (August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2012).

Sentara BelleHarbour, where Dr. Kratovil works, has a unique mission, “we improve health every day.” It applies not only to the care provided inside of their facilities but outside the walls as well. They, along with Dr. Kratovil, are committed to the many communities and individuals they serve, as they strive to achieve their mission in several ways.

Their community engagement extends far and wide. They offer a variety of initiatives in which Dr. Kratovil can be of great help and invest in partner programs designed to prevent illness and empower individuals. These include educational classes and materials, scholarships and tuition grants, health screenings, and other services.

They understand that an investment in wellness is the best investment for the shared future. For individuals needing financial assistance with health care expenses, they have a number of programs for low income, uninsured and/or underinsured individuals.

To identify the health needs of their communities, they conduct community health needs assessments. These assessments provide them with a picture of the health status of the residents in communities and help to direct them in developing and providing health services.

Through collaboration with community partners, such as health departments, free clinics, community health centers and others, Sentara BelleHarbour along with Dr. Kratovil, can bolster the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of their friends and neighbors. And, they work to make sure they are cared for in a compassionate, culturally sensitive and patient-focused manner.

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