Tessa Novick, M.D.

About Dr Tessa Novick

Dr Novick is a physician who believes in caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As a kidney specialist and social worker, she understands that true healing goes beyond medications and lab results. Dr. Novick takes time to get to know her patients in the context of their lives, recognizing that health is shaped by environment, relationships, and lived experiences. Her approach blends advanced medical care with compassion and holistic practices. She has training in integrative medicine and trauma-informed care, which allows her to support patients not only through their physical health challenges but also by addressing stress, emotional well-being, and overall balance. Whether through guiding lifestyle changes, connecting patients with community resources, or creating space for healing conversations, she strives to treat the person—not just the disease.

Dr. Novick is nationally recognized as a blood pressure and kidney specialist as a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Novick is also a nationally recognized researcher whose work focuses on how factors like mental health, housing, food, and community affect health. She partners with communities to design solutions that reduce health disparities and improve care.

Training:

- Nephrology fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital

- Internal Medicine internship and residency: The Osler Medical Residency at Johns Hopkins

Education:

- Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, graduated 2013

- Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, graduated 2019

- Master of Social Work: New York University, graduated 2009

- Bachelor of Social Work: New York University, graduated 2008

Board Certification:

- Nephrology

- Internal Medicine

Awards:

- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

- Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health