About
Dr. Sonita Singh, MD, MPH, earned her B.S. in Biology from the University of Maryland College Park and a Master of Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She is board certified in family practice and has practiced medicine in the Washington, DC area for 15 years, building a strong referral network along the way.
Dr. Singh specializes in adult medicine, geriatric care, and well-woman exams, with a particular passion for how diet can prevent or reverse chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. She completed special training in nutrition and works closely with patients on diet and lifestyle changes. Her background includes work as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, which deepened her interest in travel medicine and her experience serving international travelers, Peace Corps volunteers, and diplomats. Outside of medicine, she enjoys community gardening, painting, and photographing gardens across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Maryland College Park, MD - B.S., Biology (1992)
Additional Training
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA - Master of Public Health
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Singh right for?
Dr. Singh is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive-focused primary care physician with deep expertise in nutrition and chronic disease. Patients managing or hoping to prevent heart disease, diabetes, or dementia will benefit from her dietary approach. Older adults and those needing geriatric care find her specialization directly relevant. International travelers, diplomats, and Peace Corps volunteers also match well with her travel medicine background.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Singh focuses on adult medicine, geriatric care, and preventive health. She has a particular clinical interest in chronic diseases that diet can influence, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. She works closely with patients on nutrition and lifestyle changes to address these conditions.
Yes, Dr. Singh holds board certification in family practice. S. in Biology from the University of Maryland College Park and her Master of Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Yes, well-woman exams are a core part of Dr. Singh's practice. She incorporates preventive screenings and personalized health counseling into each visit.
Dr. Singh completed special training in nutrition and uses dietary guidance as a clinical tool. She believes diet can prevent or reverse chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. She partners with patients on specific diet and lifestyle changes tailored to their health goals.
Yes, Dr. Singh has significant experience in travel medicine. Her background as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco led her to serve international travelers, diplomats, and Peace Corps volunteers. She provides pre-travel consultations and relevant vaccinations.
Dr. Singh has practiced medicine in the Washington, DC metro area for 15 years. Over that time, she built a strong referral network of specialists throughout the region.
Dr. Singh developed her geriatric focus through her broader specialty in family and preventive medicine. She takes a long-term approach to adult health, emphasizing early intervention and lifestyle changes to support healthy aging.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026