About
Dr. Erin Royal is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Lewes, Delaware. She earned dual degrees in Kinesiology and Liberal Studies from the University of Delaware in 2016. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in 2020. Dr. Royal completed her Family Medicine residency at the Christiana Care Family Medicine Residency Program in Newark, Delaware, serving as Chief Resident from 2021 to 2023. The American Board of Family Medicine granted her board certification following her training.
Dr. Royal grew up in the Lewes-Rehoboth community and now practices primary care there. Her clinical interests include women's health, lifestyle medicine, and behavioral health. She focuses on helping patients build sustainable habits that support long-term well-being. She believes knowing a patient as a person, not just a diagnosis, makes preventive medicine most effective. Her training in both large cities and smaller communities continues to shape how she practices. Outside of medicine, she stays active with her family and dogs, enjoys drive-on beach trips, traveling, and making the most of coastal Delaware living.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Delaware, B.S. Kinesiology & B.A. Liberal Studies, 2016
Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Doctorate of Medicine, 2020
Residency
Family Medicine, Christiana Care Family Medicine Residency Program, Newark, DE, 2021-2023 (Chief Resident)
Additional Training
Internship, Christiana Care, Newark, DE, 2020-2021
Certifications
Who is Dr. Royal right for?
Dr. Royal is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes a whole-person approach. Patients with an interest in preventive medicine and lifestyle-driven health will connect with her focus on sustainable, long-term choices. Women looking for a physician who integrates women's health into primary care will find her clinical background directly relevant. Patients throughout Sussex County who want a physician rooted in the local community will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Royal treats the full range of primary care conditions as a board-certified family medicine physician. Her clinical interests include women's health, lifestyle medicine, and behavioral health. She also emphasizes preventive medicine and helps patients manage chronic conditions through sustainable lifestyle choices.
Dr. Royal centers her approach on meeting patients where they are. She tailors care to each individual's needs, priorities, and goals. She believes a strong patient-physician relationship built on trust and mutual understanding is fundamental to good health.
Yes, the American Board of Family Medicine has certified Dr. Royal. She completed her residency at the Christiana Care Family Medicine Residency Program in Newark, Delaware, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Royal earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in 2020. She then completed her internship and residency at Christiana Care in Newark, Delaware, finishing as Chief Resident in 2023. Her undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology and Liberal Studies came from the University of Delaware.
Yes, Dr. Royal has particular clinical interests in women's health, lifestyle medicine, and behavioral health. She emphasizes helping patients make meaningful, sustainable choices that support their long-term well-being.
Dr. Royal currently has limited availability and may carry a waiting list. Prospective patients can submit a request for more information directly through the MDVIP website to express interest in joining her practice.
Dr. Royal grew up in the Lewes-Rehoboth community and returned to practice primary care there after her training. She previously worked at a hospital-based primary care practice before joining the MDVIP-affiliated practice in Lewes.
Yes, Dr. Royal is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. This after-hours access is one of the key benefits her MDVIP-affiliated practice provides to members.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026