Victoria Sweet

About the Author

Victoria Sweet is a physician, professor, and acclaimed author whose work bridges the worlds of medicine and humanities. With a background in internal medicine and a PhD in history of medicine from the University of California, San Francisco, she has spent decades practicing and teaching at Laguna Honda Hospital, one of the nation's oldest public hospitals. Sweet's writing explores the intersection of slow, attentive care and modern healthcare's rush, drawing from her experiences to advocate for a more humane approach to healing. Her insights have been featured in The New York Times and other publications, inspiring readers to reconsider the art of medicine in an era of efficiency. Through her books and essays, she champions the restorative power of time and presence in patient care.