Empathetic, compassionate and open-minded, Alina Buzhduga – also known as “Dr. Alina” – brings a sense of peace and calm to patients, coworkers and everyone she meets. Born in Federal Way, Washington, she grew up with two sisters and a brother, mainly in the Vancouver area. Alina enjoys reading, walking, eating Italian food with friends and family, and singing soprano with her church worship group. She and her husband, Tony, have one cute and occasionally feisty cat, Pepper.