David Hack, MD’s, path to medicine began with inspiration from Brother Bill Ellert, a Franciscan Brother in Wilmington, Delaware and founding faculty member of the Saint Francis Family Medicine residency program. Brother Bill’s compassionate, preventive and full-scope approach to care helped shape Dr. Hack’s philosophy of care, emphasizing involvement at every level—from hospital to community to a system-based practice.
For nearly three decades, Dr. Hack has remained with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic—drawn by his incredible colleagues and the strong sense of community within an inner-city environment.
“Saint Francis Hospital fosters seamless, coordinated care through close colleague relationships—sometimes all it takes is a simple phone call to ensure my patients get the support they need,” Dr. Hack shares.
Looking to the future of family medicine, Dr. Hack hopes to provide integrated care at an affordable price, in one location, with the patient at the center.
“Family medicine was meant to deliver comprehensive care in a community environment with the patient actively engaged in their own specialized care,” Dr. Hack explains.
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Fun facts about David Hack, MD
- Have you met someone famous? He once drove jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie to the airport and served him roasted chicken during a Villanova University jazz festival.
- Favorite book: Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
- Most memorable moment: It’s a tie between standing on top of Baldy Mountain in New Mexico with his oldest son and hiking up Tooth of Time in New Mexico with his youngest son.
- Favorite vacation spot: Another tie between Corolla Beach in the Outer Banks and exploring Grindelwald, Switzerland.
- How he spends his free time: “I can usually be found in my hot pepper garden or playing cards outside,” Dr. Hack says.
- One thing patients are surprised to learn: While he grew up in New Jersey, he was born in an army hospital in Fort Ord, California before moving to Guam for several years.
“One thing I often remind patients is to be engaged in their own care and that of their families,” Dr. Hack advises. “I will help them understand the system, but they need to make informed decisions about their own medical choices.