About
Dr. Reema Alshirawi earned her medical degree from the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences at Arabian Gulf University and completed her Internal Medicine residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Medical Resident. She went on to complete a fellowship in geriatrics at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Alshirawi holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Diplomate status with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
She spent eighteen years at Brigham and Women's Hospital before joining PersonalMDs. During that time, she served as medical director of their Newton and Norwood primary care practices and later as regional medical director, implementing policies to improve patient access to care. She also taught residents in training and holds appointments as a physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Boston Magazine has named her a Top Doctor for seven consecutive years. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, gardening, and painting with her husband and two children.
Education & Training
Medical School
College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University
Residency
Internal Medicine, The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Fellowship
Geriatrics, Geisinger Medical Center
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Alshirawi right for?
Dr. Alshirawi is a strong fit for adults seeking preventive and internal medicine care with deep clinical expertise. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her background in chronic disease and lifestyle medicine. Older adults gain from her geriatrics fellowship training. Patients who value a physician with academic credentials and a long record of recognition will find her background compelling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alshirawi specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She also brings geriatrics training from her fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center. Her Diplomate status with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine reflects her focus on lifestyle-based approaches to chronic disease prevention and management.
Yes, Dr. Alshirawi holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also holds Diplomate status with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Alshirawi earned her medical degree from the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences at Arabian Gulf University. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Medical Resident. She then completed a geriatrics fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center.
Boston Magazine has named Dr. Alshirawi a Top Doctor for seven consecutive years. She also holds an appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Alshirawi spent eighteen years at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She served as medical director of their Newton and Norwood primary care practices and later as regional medical director. In that role, she implemented policies to improve patient access to care and taught residents in training.
Yes. Dr. Alshirawi holds Diplomate status with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. This credential reflects her commitment to using evidence-based lifestyle interventions alongside conventional medical treatment.
Dr. Alshirawi focuses on adult medicine, with particular expertise in internal medicine and preventive care. Her geriatrics fellowship training makes her well-suited to care for older adults with complex health needs.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026