About
Dr. Sheila Mehra Chen is a board-certified internist and the founder of Dimensions Direct Primary Care in Fairfax, Virginia. She earned her undergraduate degree at MIT before attending St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Chen has been in active practice since 2007. She previously founded Internal Medicine of Manassas, giving her a deep familiarity with the primary care needs of Northern Virginia patients.
Medicine is more than a career for Dr. Chen. She approaches every patient relationship with genuine investment in their long-term health. Her clinical interests include chronic disease management, weight management, and mental health support through primary care. She chose the direct primary care model because it gives her the time and access to deliver the quality of care she believes every patient deserves. Patients consistently describe her as a physician they feel comfortable talking to openly and honestly.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
MIT
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Additional Training
Internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ; in practice since 2007; previously founded Internal Medicine of Manassas
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chen right for?
Dr. Chen is a strong fit for adults who want a consistent, long-term relationship with a board-certified internist. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or high cholesterol benefit from her attentive, ongoing approach. She also works well with patients focused on weight management or mental health support through primary care. Teens ages 14 and older through seniors qualify for her care, making her a practical choice for families seeking one trusted physician across age groups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chen treats a broad range of conditions as a board-certified internist. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, and other chronic conditions. She also treats acute illnesses such as sinus infections and supports patients managing mental health conditions through primary care.
Yes. Dr. Chen holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and has practiced medicine since 2007.
Dr. Chen completed her undergraduate studies at MIT. She then attended St. George's University School of Medicine for her medical degree. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey.
Dr. Chen has been in practice since 2007, giving her nearly two decades of clinical experience. Before founding Dimensions Direct Primary Care, she founded Internal Medicine of Manassas, where she built her background in primary care in Northern Virginia.
Dr. Chen takes a personalized, relationship-based approach. She prioritizes getting to know each patient's full history so she can connect dots that a less familiar provider might miss. She keeps her panel small to ensure she has the time each visit requires.
Yes. Weight management is one of Dr. Chen's core clinical interests. She works with patients to identify underlying causes of weight gain, including medical conditions and medications that may contribute. She develops individualized plans and offers ongoing support through the membership model.
Dr. Chen addresses mental health as part of comprehensive primary care. She supports patients managing mental health conditions through her role as their primary care physician, integrating that care alongside treatment for physical health concerns.
Dr. Chen sees patients from age 14 through senior years. She treats teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, making her a practical choice for families who want continuity across age groups within one practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026