Why I Started Wellness with Dr. Avery
I started Wellness with Dr. Avery because too many people are harmed by a healthcare system that prioritizes speed, profit, and conformity over humanity. I’ve seen patients—especially women, Black patients, neurodivergent individuals, and those with complex mental and metabolic needs—be minimized, mislabeled, or pushed through care that was never designed with them in mind.
This practice exists to challenge that model. Here, care is inclusive, affirming, and rooted in evidence and lived experience. I believe patients deserve time, respect, and honest partnership—not shame, dismissal, or one-size-fits-all medicine. Wellness with Dr. Avery was built to offer care that restores agency, centers dignity, and treats the whole person, not just symptoms.
“Care works best when it’s built on trust, time, and respect.”
About Me
I’m Dr. Sharifa Avery, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who believes good care starts with being heard. I provide comprehensive, evidence-based care with an emphasis on continuity, clarity, and long-term health. Outside of work, I enjoy movement, creative outlets, and spending quality time with my family. These parts of my life shape how I show up for my patients—with presence, balance, and care that’s designed to evolve over time.
Wellness with Dr. Avery 