Sheila Modi, M.D.

Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine
Primary Care
Patient Education

Biography

Sheila Modi, M.D., is a Clinician Educator in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in primary care, with an emphasis on patient education and shared decision making.

Dr. Modi earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, serving as Chief Resident. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Modi joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023. Previously, she served as a hospitalist at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center.

Personal Note

When she’s not at work, Dr. Modi enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, practicing yoga, dancing, and looking at birds.

Education & Training

Chief Resident - University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2010-2011), Internal Medicine
Residency - University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2007-2010), Internal Medicine
Medical School - UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine (2003-2007)

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American College of Physicians

Honors & Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2006, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Texas Space Grant Columbia Crew Memorial Scholarship 2006, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Thomas Jefferson Holbrook Scholarship 2003, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Clinical Focus

Primary Care
Patient Education
Shared Decision-Making