Benjamin Lombardo, MD

Where are you from?    
New York, NY
Why did you choose UA Family Medicine? 
I chose UA Family Medicine because I was drawn to the emphasis on outpatient care and integrative medicine. I feel that here I will have the support I need to find my own unique path in medicine.
What are you most excited about for life in Tucson?    
I love the mountains and the communities around Tucson. I am a bit of a hippie, so you may catch me singing, dancing, or doing yoga and tai chi around town!
What are your interests or hobbies outside of medicine?    
I am really into yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, and anything that moves and expresses the ineffable within us. I also like to play guitar, ski, hike, and dance.
What are your professional interests within medicine?     
I am a firm believer in the body’s ability to heal, and our own power as individuals to align ourselves with that innate healing potential. It is my wish to help empower my patients to this understanding as well. To me, mind-body techniques are a great way to discover this for oneself, and I am fascinated by the research that is continually emerging on this subject. 
Favorite way to spend a day off?    
Spa day, hiking, or having an adventure with friends
Top item on your "Bucket list"? 
Self-mastery