About
Mara Sheehan, MD brings an international medical background and 14 years of hospitalist experience to her role at HealthWorx. She grew up in Austria in a family with a long tradition of physicians. She attended the University of Vienna Medical School from 1993 to 1999, graduating as one of the youngest physicians in her class. She began an internal medicine residency in Vienna before relocating to the United States with her husband.
After arriving in the US, Dr. Sheehan worked as a research assistant in the Department of Hepatology at Northwestern University of Chicago. There she studied closely with the hepatology team, developed a particular interest in the MELD score, and completed her ECFMG requirements. She then completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Carmel West in Columbus, Ohio, and joined Columbus Inpatient Care as a hospitalist. Her hospitalist work spanned Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel East, Diley Ridge Medical Center, and Encompass Health Inpatient Rehab in Westerville. She holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her clinical interests focus on gastroenterology, hepatology, and complex medical conditions. When she is not seeing patients, she cheers on her three children at soccer and lacrosse.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Vienna Medical School (1993-1999)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel West, Columbus, OH
Additional Training
Research assistant, Northwestern University of Chicago, Department of Hepatology; ECFMG certified; hospitalist at Columbus Inpatient Care (Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel East, Diley Ridge Medical Center, Encompass Health Inpatient Rehab Westerville)
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sheehan right for?
Dr. Sheehan is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic medical conditions. Patients with liver disease, gastrointestinal concerns, or hepatology-related issues benefit from her specialized clinical background. Her 14 years as a hospitalist give her deep experience navigating serious illness. Adults who want a physician comfortable with diagnostic complexity and nuanced disease management will find her background well-matched to their care needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sheehan specializes in internal medicine with a focused interest in gastroenterology and hepatology. She has studied liver disease extensively, including the MELD score, and carries that expertise into her work with primary care patients managing complex or chronic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Sheehan holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her ECFMG requirements and her internal medicine residency at Mount Carmel West in Columbus, Ohio, before entering hospital medicine.
Dr. Sheehan attended the University of Vienna Medical School from 1993 to 1999 and graduated as one of the youngest physicians in her class. She completed her US internal medicine residency at Mount Carmel West in Columbus, Ohio. Before her residency, she worked as a research assistant in the Department of Hepatology at Northwestern University of Chicago.
Dr. Sheehan spent 14 years working as a hospitalist after completing her residency. She cared for patients across multiple facilities, including Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel East, Diley Ridge Medical Center, and Encompass Health Inpatient Rehab in Westerville. That depth of experience in complex inpatient care shapes her approach to primary care.
Yes. Dr. Sheehan has a strong clinical interest in gastroenterology and hepatology. She studied liver disease at Northwestern University and has worked alongside hepatology teams. She applies that expertise when managing patients with liver disease or gastrointestinal concerns in the primary care setting.
Dr. Sheehan works well with adults who have complex or multi-system medical conditions. Her background in hospital medicine and hepatology makes her particularly effective with patients who need careful management of chronic illness, metabolic conditions, or liver-related concerns.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026