Dr. Marissa Krienke listens closely to patients so she can learn what values are important to them and develop specific, personalized health plans. She enjoys educating patients and helping them stay on track to meet their goals.

She finds internal medicine rewarding because she can diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and make a significant impact on the health of patients. She has a particular interest in preventive and holistic care.

Dr. Krienke earned a bachelor of science in biology and a doctor of medicine at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. She completed an internal medicine residency at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Away from medicine, Dr. Krienke and her spouse enjoy baking, going on hikes, and trying new restaurants. She is a previous chess tournament competitor and still plays an impressive game.