Taisei Suzuki (Mr.), DO, MIPH, CCHP-CP, FAAFP
Associate Program Director / OMM Site Director
Wright Center National Family Medicine Residency Program
Family Medicine
Unity Health Care, Washington D.C.
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Q: What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
TS: I was a vocalist for the University Jazz Band for one year when I attended University of Portland in Oregon. And, I sang in a Barbershop Chorus for nearly 6 years when I was in high school and college.
Q: What is your favorite thing about your job?
TS: Providing holistic high quality healthcare to the most vulnerable population in the cosmopolitan area using OMT and acupuncture treatments.
Q: What did you want to be when you were growing up?
TS: A flight attendant (still my dream job)
Q: Beach or mountain vacation?
TS: Beach!
Q: What’s the greatest challenge you’ve ever had to overcome?
TS: Learning English as a high school student when I came to the US as an exchange student
Q: What book do you always recommend to people?
TS: Touch of Life by Dr. Fulford!
Q: What is your favorite part of MAOP?
TS: Meeting wonderful osteopaths from the different parts of Maryland and learning about different specialties and how they incorporate Osteopathic Medicine into their practice.