Dr. Madhuri Sharma has returned to her hometown of Wilmington Delaware to open Flow Integrative Medicine and Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Madhuri Sharma spent her childhood in Wilmington, DE, and attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her family medicine residency at The University of Virginia, where she served as Chief Resident. After residency, she completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Arizona, and has completed several additional trainings in yoga therapy and Ayurveda. After ten years in the traditional healthcare system, she decided to make the change to Direct Primary Care.
I saw the erosion in the physician-patient relationship. Physicians were constantly pressured by non-medical administration and insurance companies, so were often late, rushed, and quick to refer. There was very little room for individualized care, let alone time for discussion about true wellness. Patients felt dismissed and unheard, and were turning to social media for health education. In the DPC model, I am able to focus on building a long-term, trusting relationship with my patients. By having and taking the time to dig deep into their medical history, motivation for health behaviors, and approach to life in general, we are able to create an individualized and solid foundation for lifelong health. My patients have direct access to me and I can see them as frequently as needed. I’m also able to incorporate my passions in cooking, yoga, and Ayurveda by offering classes to my patients. I can finally become the physician I would want to see, and feel joyful about my work!
Dr. Sharma’s philosophy about good health is that it should be simple and sustainable – it is mostly the effect of your everyday habits, and will look different at each stage of life. She believes your body has the innate capacity for self-healing, once you are able to live in alignment with yourself. Her approach is guided by nature, supported by science, and rooted in community. Dr. Sharma supports patients to be proactive and holistic in their approach to true health and wellness. She loves taking care of entire families, and exploring how family and community dynamics can impact health. She is passionate about creating community around wellness, and hopes Flow Integrative Medicine can be a place where people connect, have fun, and learn from each other.
Dr. Sharma is very excited to return to her hometown and connect with her community! Her motivation is her husband and three young children – she wants to continue laughing, learning, and playing with them for as long as possible.