About
Dr. Sherifat 'Sherri' Hinchey trained at Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine. She went on to complete a fellowship in Academic Internal Medicine and earned a Master of Public Health. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Fellow status in the American College of Physicians. She is also board eligible in Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Hinchey spent years teaching physicians in training while refining her integrative, evidence-based approach to patient care. She brings particular depth to medically unexplained symptoms, complex chronic conditions, and midlife transitions including perimenopause and menopause. Her clinical interests span metabolic disorders, obesity, thyroid disease, cardiovascular risk, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Patients point to her careful listening and her ability to turn complex findings into clear, actionable plans. She holds memberships in the American Medical Association and the Obesity Medicine Association.
Education & Training
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Academic Internal Medicine (Fellowship-trained)
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hinchey right for?
Dr. Hinchey is a strong fit for adults managing complex or hard-to-diagnose conditions. Patients navigating perimenopause, menopause, or metabolic disorders benefit from her focused expertise. She also works well with patients dealing with chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, or chronic pain. Those who want a clinician who listens carefully and builds a long-term health strategy will find her approach valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hinchey has deep experience with medically unexplained symptoms, complex chronic conditions, and midlife transitions. She treats metabolic disorders, obesity, thyroid disease, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. She also manages anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and women's health concerns including perimenopause and menopause.
Yes. Dr. Hinchey holds board certification in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. She is also board eligible in Obesity Medicine and completed a fellowship in Academic Internal Medicine.
Dr. Hinchey takes an integrative, evidence-based approach that considers the whole person. She weighs physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors together when evaluating a patient's health. Her visits are intentionally unhurried, and she focuses on translating complex medical findings into clear, practical steps.
Yes. Dr. Hinchey has significant clinical experience with women's midlife health, including perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. She understands the hormonal, metabolic, and emotional dimensions of these transitions and builds individualized care plans for each patient.
Dr. Hinchey attended Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine. She then pursued a fellowship in Academic Internal Medicine and earned a Master of Public Health, adding a population-health perspective to her clinical training.
Dr. Hinchey is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and holds memberships in the American Medical Association and the Obesity Medicine Association.
Yes. Dr. Hinchey is board eligible in Obesity Medicine and has focused clinical experience in metabolic disorders and weight management. She approaches these conditions with an evidence-based, whole-person framework rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026