People Profile – Dr. Abigail Solorio

Abigail Solorio, MD, (PGY 2; Family Medicine)
Abigail Solorio, MD, (PGY 2; Family Medicine) encourages her fellow residents to embrace the learning process and to remember that the experiences that may feel like setbacks are often the ones that propel you forward.
She also stresses the importance of keeping patients at the center of everything you do.
“A lot of the learning comes not only from our attendings but our patients as well. It’s not just about the medical knowledge, but rather about understanding your patients’ stories—connecting with them and helping them navigate a healthcare system that can sometimes feel impersonal and disconnected.”
Growing up in a Spanish-speaking household in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Solorio observed the language and cultural barriers that many people face when seeking medical care. She also came to understand the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, particularly those without access to quality medical care.
“These valuable insights fueled my desire to become a physician—someone who could be a voice for people like my family, my neighbors, and my community,” she explains.
Dr. Solorio enjoys building relationships with her patients, navigating their challenges together, and empowering them to take control of their health. As a bilingual family medicine physician, she’s thankful for her ability to communicate with patients in their native language, which she says fosters a level of trust and understanding that can be the difference between a successful treatment plan and a missed diagnosis.
In her role as education chief for the MedStar Health—Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center Residency Program in Family Medicine, Dr. Solorio organizes weekly didactic sessions for residents and medical students. She also works closely with faculty to promote wellness and create a learning environment where residents feel comfortable sharing challenges and successes.
“Prioritizing mental health and well-being is something we must be intentional about,” she says. “Making space for rest, reflection, and open conversations about well-being allows us to stay connected to the passion that brought us into medicine.”
Dr. Solorio uses her time off to recharge and experience the world outside of work. Sometimes this means relaxing on a beach somewhere or traveling to a new city or country. Other times, it’s discovering a new workout studio in D.C., taking a Pilates or boxing class, or enjoying the peace and quiet of a museum like the National Portrait Gallery.