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Viviana Sandra Martinez-Bianchi

Associate Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
Family Medicine and Community Health, Family Medicine
Family Medicine Center, Picken, 3886 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710

Awards & Honors


Selection to

State North Carolina Institute of Medicine · 2022 Named to the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, among 13 leaders in health care and public health confirmed as new members by the institute's board of directors and announced December 5, 2022. Joining a prestigious group of over 150 North Carolinians who serve the state as health care providers, community health leaders, researchers, educators, policymakers, and business leaders. Membership is intended to honor the work of leaders in health care and public health across North Carolina, and to connect members with colleagues also working to advance the health of North Carolinians and the mission and values of the institute More about this award

FHLI Community Achievement Award

State Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation · 2022 2022 FHLI Community Achievement Award presented by the Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation. The 2022 FHLI Community Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to improving the health of communities, exemplifying the values lived by Jim Bernstein: everyone has a right to care; care should be delivered in a respectful, efficient, and effective manner; and health care belongs to the community it serves. The award recipient has had an impact, like Bernstein, at the community, state, and federal level and is deeply respected among their peers More about this award

North Carolina's Family Physician of the Year

State North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) · 2021 The Family Physician of the Year Award is given annually to a family physician whose career exemplifies an unwavering commitment to his/her patients, the ideals of Family Medicine, and to enhancing the quality of life in his/her local community. More about this award

F. Marian Bishop Leadership Award

National Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation. · 2021 2021 F. Marian Bishop Leadership Award. Presented by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation. The award honors senior leaders who have significantly enhanced family medicine’s credibility by a sustained, long-term commitment to family medicine in academic settings. More about this award

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

School Duke School of Medicine · 2021 2021 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award by the Duke School of Medicine. This award is sponsored by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and has been supported by Leonard Tow since 2003. Winners of this award demonstrate compassion in the delivery of care, respect for patients, their families, and healthcare colleagues, as well as clinical excellence More about this award

In the News


Published September 19, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Contributions and Achievements
Published December 3, 2021
Duke's Dr. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi Named North Carolina Family Physician of the Year
Published October 21, 2020
How to Trick or Treat, Enjoy Holidays Safely This Year
Published August 5, 2020
Getting Important Health Information to Local Latinx Communities
Published June 11, 2020
Durante la pandemia, el permiso por enfermedad pagada, la capacidad de distanciamiento ayudaría a las comunidades hispanas, dicen los expertos
Published June 10, 2020
In Pandemic, Experts Offer Ways to Help Vulnerable Hispanic Communities
Published October 26, 2019
The UN High Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage
Published December 8, 2017
From Hopeless to Healer: Finding Acceptance as a Doctor, Value as a Woman
Published June 5, 2017
AAFP Member Monday Story Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, MD, FAAFP
Published January 20, 2017
People in the News
Published January 22, 2016
Viviana Martinez-Bianchi to lead national team focused on reducing health disparities in United States
Published January 15, 2016
Health is Primary - Tactic Teams Update
Published July 1, 2015
Featured Doctor MARTINEZ-BIANCHI, Dr Viviana
Published October 1, 2014
DFM CONVENES COMMUNITY HEALTH LEARNING SYMPOSIUM
Published September 18, 2013
Duke medical students receive advice at community health day