Dr. Ruchira VarshneyD.O.

Internal Medicine

at Sansara Concierge Medicine — Mequon, WI

About

Dr. Varshney brings nearly two decades of internal medicine experience to Sansara Concierge Medicine in Mequon, Wisconsin. She earned her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then received her medical degree from The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency in internal medicine at Lutheran General Hospital earned her the Humanitarian Award upon graduation, given to the resident who best exemplifies the humanitarian spirit.

Her first professional role came through a National Health Care Scholarship from the federal government. That scholarship placed her at a Federally Qualified Health Center, where she cared for an underserved population. She later joined Advanced Healthcare, which became Advocate Aurora Healthcare, serving as a primary care physician until 2023. Dr. Varshney holds board certification in internal medicine and recently earned certification in Health and Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine through Harvard's Executive Education Program. She grew up traveling regularly to India, where her family emphasized fresh food, healthy sleep, exercise, and positive social connections as the foundation of long life. Yoga has become a central part of her own daily practice. She founded Sansara to serve patients as their doctor, adviser, and life coach.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.S. Biology

Medical School

The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Internal Medicine, Lutheran General Hospital

Additional Training

Certified in Health and Wellness / Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Executive Education Program

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Certified in Health and Wellness / Lifestyle Medicine (Harvard Executive Education Program)

Conditions Treated

chronic disease
hypertension
diabetes
obesity
common illnesses
injuries

Who is Dr. Varshney right for?

Dr. Varshney works well with adults who want both strong primary care and a serious wellness partnership. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or obesity benefit from her integrative approach. She suits individuals who want a physician deeply involved in nutrition, fitness, and daily habits. Seniors seeking attentive, coordinated care also find a strong fit at Sansara. Anyone who values direct, unhurried access to their doctor will feel at home with her model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Varshney treats a broad range of conditions including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases. She also manages common illnesses, injuries, and performs preventive and pre-operative care. Her training in lifestyle medicine extends her work into nutrition, fitness, sleep, and stress resilience.

Yes. Dr. Varshney holds board certification in internal medicine. She also earned certification in Health and Wellness and Lifestyle Medicine through Harvard's Executive Education Program.

Dr. Varshney earned her medical degree from The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Lutheran General Hospital, where she received the Humanitarian Award upon graduation.

Dr. Varshney structures her lifestyle medicine work around six pillars: nutrition, exercise, healthy sleep, stress resilience, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections. She tailors a plan for each patient based on a detailed intake assessment covering diet, fitness, weight loss barriers, and mental health. Hydration is the first area she addresses on every wellness journey.

Yes. Dr. Varshney makes house visits under special circumstances. She began her practice by offering home visits before her Mequon office opened, and that hands-on accessibility remains part of her care model.

Yes. m. m. seven days a week. After hours, she accepts emergency calls and helps members determine next steps, including directing them to call 911 for life-threatening situations.

Dr. Varshney grew up in a family that emphasized healthy living, and she regularly immersed herself in Indian wellness traditions that focus on root causes of illness. Yoga is a central part of her personal routine. She is passionate about hydration and its role in daily health. She brings those personal convictions directly into her clinical work with patients.

Yes. Dr. Varshney actively communicates with any specialists her patients see to coordinate overall care. When she identifies a need for specialty care, she refers patients to trusted specialists with whom she has established relationships. Specialist fees fall outside the Sansara membership.

Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026